Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Infection 1–5 % Bleeding/hematoma formation 1–5 % Vascular injury 1–5 % External jugular vein branches Thyroid injurya 1–5 % Damage to…
Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Bruising 50–80 % Bleeding/hematoma formationa 5–20 % Infection 1–5 % Seroma formation 5–20 % Rare significant/serious problems Suture abscess ± suture sinusa 0.1–1…
Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Bleeding or hematoma formation 1–5 % Infection 1–5 % Inability to correct long-term symptoms (muscle weakness; anesthesia, or parasthesia)a (overall) 1–5…
Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Bleeding or haematoma formationa 1–5 % Pain/discomfort/tendernessa 20–50 % Pneumothorax (for trans-thoracic needle biopsy passes)a 1–5 %a Rare significant/serious problems Neural…
Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Bleeding or hematoma formationa 1–5 % Infectiona 1–5 % Hypertrophic/keloidal scarringa (overall) 1–5 % Special body sites (e.g., sternum, shoulder)a 5–20…
Fig. 5.1 Wound breakdown from a skin graft to the sole of the foot after (delayed) foreign body removal and subsequent wound infection Possible reduction in the risk of misunderstandings…
