Objective Microvascular free tissue transfer is an important reconstructive option for defects
of the head and neck. The present study aims to identify preoperative patient‐and tumor …

Objective Understanding the independent predictors of poor outcomes in free flap surgery is
essential for patient selection. We aim to determine the independent predictors of major …

Purpose The risk factors for an unfavorable outcome after microvascular free flap
reconstruction in head and neck cancer are not fully understood. We sought to identify …

Objective Analyze the cause and significance of a shift in the timing of free flap failures in
head and neck reconstruction. Study Design Retrospective multi‐institutional review of …

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

Background Free tissue transfer is the preferred method of reconstructing head and neck
defects, with a success rate of approximately 95%. Although flap failure is uncommon, it has …

Microvascular free flaps are preferred for most major head and neck reconstruction
surgeries because of better functional outcomes, improved esthetics, and generally higher …

Background: The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for free flap failure among
various anatomically based free flap subgroups. Methods: The 2005 to 2012 American …

Importance: Although routine postoperative care for microvascular free flap reconstruction
typically involves admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), few studies have investigated …

The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for free flap failure after head and neck
reconstructive surgery. The data of 881 consecutive patients who underwent free flap …