Risk factors for surgical site infection in patients undergoing free and pedicled myocutaneous flap reconstruction after oral cancer resection

The aim of the study was to investigate risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) at the recipient site in oral cancer resection surgery with neck dissection and reconstruction using a free or pedicled myocutaneous flap.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - January 3, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takaya Makiguchi, Satoshi Yokoo, Yuki Kanno, Jun Kurihara, Keisuke Suzuki Source Type: research