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Porcine As a Training Module for Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction
Published on: September 29, 2018
Practice Trends and Evidence-Based Practice in Microvascular Reconstruction
Candace A Flagg1, Jayne R Stevens1, Steven Chinn2
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Microvascular and free flap reconstruction are important to the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery practice. Herein, the reader will find an up-to-date discussion of various evidence-based practice trends related to microvascular surgery, including surgical techniques, anesthetic and airway considerations, free flap monitoring and troubleshooting, surgical efficiency, and both patient-related and surgeon-related risk factors that may affect outcomes.

