The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the different subtypes of patient
comorbidities on the outcomes of head and neck microvascular reconstruction. A total of 423 …

Background We aimed to determine predictors of morbidity in patients undergoing
microvascular free flap reconstruction of the head and neck. Methods We prospectively …

Objective To determine the incidence and causes of perioperative complications in patients
who undergo microvascular free flap procedures for reconstruction of the head and neck …

During the 5‐year period from July 1984 to 1988, 72 patients over the age of 50 underwent
microvascular free tissue transfers for head and neck reconstruction. There were 22 patients …

Background: Complications after head and neck free-flap reconstructions are detrimental
and prolong hospital stay. In an effort to identify related variables in a tertiary regional head …

Background. Identification of factors, especially comorbidity, that affect the incidence and
severity of complications in head and neck cancer patients. Methods. One hundred patients …

Introduction Microvascular free flaps have become an essential part of reconstructive
surgery following head and neck tumour ablation. The authors' aim was to investigate the …

Objectives The aim was to evaluate the importance of clinical factors in the prediction of
postoperative complications in patients with microvascular reconstruction for head and neck …

Objective To prospectively follow up patients requiring microvascular reconstruction of head
and neck defects to determine preoperative factors predictive of surgical complications …

INTRODUCTION: This retrospective study was intended to determine the incidence and
causes of postoperative complications in patients following head and neck reconstruction …