Objectives This study was conducted to identify the risk factors for free flap outcomes in head
and neck reconstruction. Methods A retrospective review of 318 free flaps were used for …

Objective: Our objective was to determine which factors are associated with cancer
recurrence after microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck for squamous cell …

Background The utilization of an arteriovenous loop is an underreported technique that
affords the creation of reliable vascular options. Understanding the efficacy and impacting …

Objectives/Hypothesis Despite major advances in the field of head and neck microvascular
free tissue transfer (MFTT) over the past several decades, there are no standardized …

Background The necessity of a second venous anastomosis in free tissue transfer is
controversial. We review a single surgeon's 8‐year experience of head and neck …

Introduction: Microvascular free tissue transfer enables the reconstruction of complex head
and neck defects. The aim of the study was to assess the results of treatment of patients …

Objective To survey practices concerning the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelets in
microvascular free-flap reconstruction following oncological surgery of the head and neck …

Objective To compare outcomes after microvascular reconstructions of head and neck
defects between overlapping and nonoverlapping operations. Study Design Retrospective …

Venous thrombosis (VT) is the primary reason for microvascular free flaps (MFFs) failure.
Different series have addressed the influence of venous anastomosis, end-to-end (ETE) vs …

Background Microvascular reconstruction of defects in the head and neck is more
challenging in patients who have undergone a previous neck dissection, owing to prior …