Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America
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Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · Aug 2016
ReviewPostoperative Controversies in the Management of Free Flap Surgery in the Head and Neck.
Free tissue transfer is the gold standard for reconstructing head and neck defects. Free flap success approaches 95% in centers with experience, affording unparalleled ability to restore form and function in cancer, trauma, or other major composite tissue loss. ⋯ These areas of controversy potentially influence flap survival. We review published practices considered within the standard of care, why controversy remains, and future directions to reach standardization.