Effect of operative time on complications associated with free flap reconstruction of the head and neck

N Irawati, J Every, R Dawson, D Leinkram… - Clinical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To evaluate whether prolonged operative time is negatively associated with post‐
operative complications and length of stay in patients undergoing microvascular free flap …

Head and neck reconstruction: does surgical specialty affect complication rates?

JJ Drinane, J Drinane, L Nair… - Journal of reconstructive …, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
Background Reconstruction of head and neck defects resulting from resection of head and
neck masses is performed by both plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists. The American …

Clinicopathologic and therapeutic risk factors for perioperative complications and prolonged hospital stay in free flap reconstruction of the head and neck

RS Patel, SA McCluskey, DP Goldstein… - Head & …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background We aimed to determine predictors of morbidity in patients undergoing
microvascular free flap reconstruction of the head and neck. Methods We prospectively …

Analysis of outcome and complications in 400 cases of microvascular head and neck reconstruction

JD Suh, JA Sercarz, E Abemayor… - … –head & neck …, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
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 …

Predictive factors for prolonged operative time in head and neck patients undergoing free flap reconstruction

MM Lindeborg, SV Puram, RKV Sethi, N Abt… - American Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose Defining the predictive factors associated with prolonged operative time may
reduce post-operative complications, improve patient outcomes, and decrease cost of care …

Postoperative complications in 202 cases of microvascular head and neck reconstruction

P Pohlenz, M Blessmann, M Heiland, F Blake… - Journal of Cranio …, 2007 - Elsevier
INTRODUCTION: This retrospective study was intended to determine the incidence and
causes of postoperative complications in patients following head and neck reconstruction …

Value of intensive care unit-based postoperative management for microvascular free flap reconstruction in head and neck surgery

P Yalamanchi, WW Thomas, AD Workman… - Facial Plastic Surgery …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Importance: Although routine postoperative care for microvascular free flap reconstruction
typically involves admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), few studies have investigated …

[HTML][HTML] Reconstruction in head-and-neck cancers–analysis of the learning curve

R Ratnagiri, S Jena, P Parvathi… - National Journal of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Oral cancers are some of the most common cancers in India. Most patients
present with locally advanced disease requiring extensive resection resulting in large …

Management of complications and compromised free flaps following major head and neck surgery

C Kucur, K Durmus, IO Uysal, M Old, A Agrawal… - European Archives of …, 2016 - Springer
Microvascular free flaps are preferred for most major head and neck reconstruction
surgeries because of better functional outcomes, improved esthetics, and generally higher …

Unsurpassed reliability of free flaps for head and neck reconstruction

KE Blackwell - Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 1999 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To review the outcome and incidence of perioperative complications in patients
undergoing microvascular free flaps for reconstruction of the head and neck region. Design …