Preoperative Care Clinic Improves Survival for Patients Undergoing Free-Flap Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to evaluate whether perioperative care improves postoperative outcomes for head and neck reconstruction patients with preexisting health conditions.

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Single tertiary academic center between 2013 and 2021.

Methods

This study included adult patients who underwent free-flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer. Patients who received perioperative care were compared with patients who received our institution's standard of care. Comorbid health conditions were measured using the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) excluding solid tumors. Primary outcomes were major and minor complications, length of hospital stay (LOS), days in intensive care unit (ICU), discharge to acute/subacute facility, h

SUBMITTER: Harley RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature