Late Free Flap Failure in Head and Neck Microvascular Patients

Authors

Ralph Zohn, MS4, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

9-20-2017

Abstract

Introduction:

Microvascular free flaps have become increasingly more common in head and neck reconstruction

Free flap failure in head and neck reconstruction generally occurs within 48 hours postoperatively

• Most commonly due to vascular thrombosis, venous>arterial
• Hematoma is second most common

After 48 hours, most commonly caused by infection or mechanical stress around anastomosis

Presentation: 5:21

Recommended Citation

Zohn, MS4, Ralph, "Late Free Flap Failure in Head and Neck Microvascular Patients" (2017). Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Presentations and Grand Rounds. Presentation 79.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otograndrounds/79