Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3143220 | Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Most of the defined quality goals can be attained in a specialized head and neck unit. Careful patient selection, pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical measures for preventing thrombosis, such as meticulous micro-vascular surgery are considered to be essential. No consensus in the literature was found on how complications could best be prevented. The role of a standardized pre-, peri- and postoperative management is presented. The importance of thorough planning and the technical skill of the reconstructive surgeon are highlighted. The debate on quality goals has the potential to enable further improvement in the care of head and neck cancer patients.
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Authors
P. Kessler, L. Poort, R. Böckmann, B. Lethaus,