Microsurgical free flaps are today considered state of the art in head and neck reconstruction
after composite tumor resections. Free flaps provide superior functional and aesthetic …

Abstract Background/Objectives: Microvascular “free flap” transplants have become the
preferred method of reconstruction for a great variety of complicated head and neck defects …

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 …

Supermicrosurgery is defined as microsurgery in less than 0.8 mm vessels. It is an evolved
form of microsurgery but with the same principle:(1) enhanced working environment …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: The purpose of this article is to discuss the various factors
related to poor outcome in free flap reconstructions of the head and neck (H&N). Free tissue …

Background: Numerous protocols exist to prevent thrombosis after free-tissue transfer. Many
surgeons advocate using aspirin or other antiplatelet agents, but little objective evidence …

Background: Microsurgical free tissue transfer has become an increasingly valuable
technique in reconstructive surgery. However, there is a paucity of evidence-based …

The advent of microsurgical tissue transfer including replantation greatly has expanded the
scope of reconstructive surgery. There are few recent innovations in anticoagulation …

Complications in free-tissue transfer patients cannot be completely prevented; however, the
incidence may be significantly reduced by a thorough preoperative evaluation and initiation …

Anesthesia may be an important factor in maximizing the success of microsurgery by
controlling the hemodynamics and the regional blood flow. The intraanesthetic basic goal is …