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PET/CT for perforator identification in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest.
[BACKGROUND] CT angiography (CTA) is used for preoperative localization in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps, but is an additional costly study that involves contrast and radiation exposure. Many patients with head and neck c…
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Histopathologic Features of Mucosal Head and Neck Cancer Cachexia.
[OBJECTIVE] Determine the histopathologic features that correlate with head and neck cancer (HNC) cachexia. [METHODS] A single-institution, retrospective study was performed on adults with HPV-negative, mucosal squamous cell carcinoma of t…
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Perioperative Topical Antisepsis and Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing Upper Aerodigestive Tract Reconstruction.
[IMPORTANCE] Surgical site infections (SSIs) after vascularized reconstruction of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) are associated with considerable morbidity. The association between perioperative prophylaxis practices, particularly top…
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Postoperative consequences of cancer cachexia after head and neck free flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Cachexia is detrimental for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). However, postoperative consequences of HNC cachexia remain unknown. [METHODS] A 2014-2019 retrospective review was performed of adults undergoing aerodigest…
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Sarcopenia is associated with blood transfusions in head and neck cancer free flap surgery.
[OBJECTIVE] To determine if sarcopenia is a predictor of blood transfusion requirements in head and neck cancer free flap reconstruction (HNCFFR). [METHODS] A single-institution, retrospective review was performed of HNCFFR patients with p…
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Skeletal Muscle Index's Impact on Discharge Disposition After Head and Neck Cancer Free Flap Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVE] To determine the role of skeletal muscle index (SMI) in the assessment of frailty and determination of discharge to post-acute care facilities (PACF) after head and neck cancer free flap reconstruction (HNCFFR). [STUDY DESIGN] …