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¹bonde@rh.dk.

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Free flap surgery, including deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps, offers excellent results for breast reconstruction and complex head/neck cancer cases. Improved techniques have significantly reduced failure rates to 2%.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Microsurgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Free flap surgery is a common procedure, particularly for breast reconstruction.
Deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are recognized for their safety, speed, and aesthetic outcomes.
Reconstruction in head and neck cancer presents unique challenges, prioritizing function and appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the versatility and success of free flap surgery across various surgical disciplines.
To emphasize the critical role of surgical technique in achieving positive patient outcomes.
To underscore the importance of post-operative monitoring in microsurgical centers.

Main Methods:

Review of free flap applications in breast reconstruction, head and neck cancer, and traumatology.
Discussion of surgical technique advancements influencing success rates.
Emphasis on established post-operative monitoring protocols.

Main Results:

Free flap surgery, especially with deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps, yields excellent cosmetic results in breast reconstruction.
Successful functional and aesthetic preservation is achievable in complex head and neck reconstructions.
Improved surgical techniques have led to low failure rates, as low as 2%.

Conclusions:

Free flap surgery is a vital reconstructive tool with broad applications.
Advancements in surgical techniques have enhanced safety and efficacy.
Standardized post-operative monitoring is crucial for successful microsurgical outcomes.