Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery Track: ERAS Protocol in TMJ Replacement Surgery: Complications and Length of Stay Outcomes

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are multidisciplinary initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for surgical patients. ERAS protocols have demonstrated improved outcomes in maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic, and head and neck cancer surgeries, but there have been no such publications specific to TMJ surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of ERAS protocol for patients undergoing TMJ replacement surgery with the primary outcome measure being hospital length of stay, and secondary outcome measures being postoperative pain control, narcotic consumption, and complications association with nonsteroid anti-inflammatory narcotic utilization in the peri-operative period.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research