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Outcomes of microvascular head and neck reconstruction in solid organ transplant patients: A single institution experience and meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Solid organ transplant recipients are at increased risk of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). These patients often require free flap reconstruction; however, data on outcomes in this immunosuppressed popu…
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Hypothermia During Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction and Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism.
[IMPORTANCE] Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a severe complication after microsurgical free tissue transfer (FTT) to the head and neck. Hypothermia during surgery is a modifiable risk factor, and avoiding it may reduce the postoperative VTE…
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Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in Free Fibula Reconstruction of the Mandible: Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Preoperative computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) revolutionized head and neck reconstruction after extirpative surgery. However, studies performing head-to-head comparison to the conventional techni…
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Drain Fluid Amylase as an Early Negative Predictor of Salivary Fistula Following Free Flap Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVES] Salivary fistula is a known complication following head and neck free flap reconstruction involving the aerodigestive tract. We sought to examine the association between surgical drain fluid amylase and salivary fistula formati…
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Preoperative Care Clinic Improves Survival for Patients Undergoing Free-Flap Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to evaluate whether perioperative care improves postoperative outcomes for head and neck reconstruction patients with preexisting health conditions. [STUDY DESIGN] Retrospective cohort study. [SETTING] Single t…
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Association between venous thromboembolism rates and different prophylactic anticoagulation regimens in patients undergoing free flap reconstruction of the head and neck region.
[BACKGROUND] Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication after free tissue transfer to the head and neck (H&N). However, an optimal antithrombotic prophylaxis protocol is not defined in the literature. Enoxaparin 30 mg twice dail…
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Discharge Disposition After Head and Neck Reconstruction: Effect on Adjuvant Therapy and Outcomes.
[OBJECTIVES] Head and neck cancer patients that require major reconstruction often have advanced-stage disease. Discharge disposition of patients can vary and impact time to adjuvant treatment. We sought to examine outcomes in patients disc…
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Assessment of BMI and Venous Thromboembolism Rates in Patients on Standard Chemoprophylaxis Regimens After Undergoing Free Tissue Transfer to the Head and Neck.
[IMPORTANCE] Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a severe complication after free tissue transfer to the head and neck (H&N). Enoxaparin 30 mg twice daily (BID) is a common regimen for chemoprophylaxis. However, differences in enoxaparin metabo…