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Factors Associated with Free Flap Failures in Head and Neck Reconstruction

Meghan B. Crawley, Larissa Sweeny, Prasanti S. Ravipati, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein, Adam Luginbuhl, Richard A. Goldman, Joseph Curry

Otolaryngology · 2019 · 97 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

Prolonged ischemia time, pedicle revision, and alcohol withdrawal were associated with higher rates of flap failure. Employing strategies to minimize ischemic time may have potential to decrease failure rates. Flaps that require pedicle revision and patients with a history of significant alcohol use require closer monitoring.

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