In this series, the overall flap loss rate of was 4.4%. Operative time was a significant independent risk factor for flap failure.

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There are differences in efficacy between unilateral and bilateral cleft lip–cleft palate patients undergoing nasoalveolar molding. Understanding these differences may help physicians and dentists better shape expectations.

Immediate breast reconstruction is associated with a statistically significant increase in risk of SSI in patients undergoing mastectomy (3.5% vs 2.5%). However, this difference was not considered to be clinically significant. In this large series, increased BMI, alcohol use, ASA class greater than 2, flap failure, and prolonged operative time were associated with increased risk of SSI.