Practice Trends and Evidence-Based Practice in Microvascular Reconstruction

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;56(4):823-833. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.014. Epub 2023 May 21.

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.

Keywords: Free flap; Microvascular; Reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Free Tissue Flaps*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms*
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery
  • Otolaryngology*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Retrospective Studies