Incorporating a continuous suction system as a preventive measure against fistula-related complications in head and neck reconstructive surgery

oleh: Hsien Pin Chang, Jong Won Hong, Won Jai Lee, Young Seok Kim, Yoon Woo Koh, Se-Heon Kim, Dae Hyun Lew, Tae Suk Roh

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2018-09-01

Deskripsi

Background Although previous studies have focused on determining prognostic and causative variables associated with fistula-related complications after head and neck reconstructive surgery, only a few studies have addressed preventive measures. Noting that pooled saliva complicates wound healing and precipitates fistula-related complications, we devised a continuous suction system to remove saliva during early postoperative recovery.