Impact of Sarcopenia on Outcomes of Autologous Head and Neck Free Tissue Reconstruction

Sarcopenia has been implicated as a positive predictor of postsurgical complications. Its role in head and neck (H&N) free flap reconstruction has yet to be examined. Our study aimed to determine the clinical impact of sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes in patients receiving autologous free ti...

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Published in:	Journal of reconstructive microsurgery Vol. 36; no. 5; p. 369
Main Authors:	Alwani, Mohamedkazim M, Jones, Alexander J, Novinger, Leah J, Pittelkow, Eric, Bonetto, Andrea, Sim, Michael W, Moore, Michael G, Mantravadi, Avinash V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.06.2020
Subjects:	Case-Control Studies Female Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Prognosis Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Sarcopenia - complications Surgical Flaps
ISSN:	1098-8947, 1098-8947
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