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Table 6 Number of adverse events (AEs) after lumpectomy/mastectomy

From: What is the role of locoregional anesthesia in breast surgery? A systematic literature review focused on pain intensity, opioid consumption, adverse events, and patient satisfaction

AEs Group I
(n =)
Group C
(n =)
p
Nausea/Vomiting/PONV 96 139 0.25
Pruritus 7 16 0.47
Hypotension 5 2 0.25
Hypertension 0 1 0.32
Dizzness 2 15 0.06
Bradycardia 2 0 0.32
Hematoma/Bleeding 10 11 0.85
Seroma 10 11 0.91
Alteration of healing 2 3 0.78
Infection 3 2 0.69
DVT 1 1 1.00
PTE 1 1 1.00
Acute respiratory infection 1 1 1.00
Bruising 23 13 0.70
TOTAL 163 216 0.74