Shorter interval between radiation therapy and salvage laryngopharyngeal surgery increases complication rates following microvascular free tissue transfer

ConclusionsShorter intervals between definitive radiation and salvage laryngopharyngeal surgery with free tissue reconstruction increases postoperative complications, hospital length of stay, and the likelihood of feeding tube dependence. Reconstructive surgeons can use these findings to help guide preoperative patient counseling and assess postoperative risk.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research