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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 |
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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.