Background: Complex scalp defects are regularly reconstructed using microvascular tissue
transfer. The latissimus dorsi free flap is one of the workhorse flaps used in scalp …

Background The aim of this study was to determine the values of different perfusion
parameters-such as oxygen saturation, the relative amount of hemoglobin, and blood flow-in …

Background Insurance type can serve as a surrogate marker for social determinants of
health and can influence many aspects of the breast reconstruction experience. We aimed to …

Background: Studies indicated that smoking alters the response to anesthetics and alters the
outcome of perioperative care. A full understanding of the impact of smoking cessation to …

Background and Objective: Microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) for reconstruction of
oral cavity defects are complex and extensive surgeries that entail long procedure times …