Temporary tracheotomy in microvascular reconstruction in maxillofacial surgery: benefit or threat?

ConclusionThe results of our study lead us to recommend continuing to perform temporary tracheotomies in oral cancer surgery with microvascular flap reconstruction. The overall complication rate is low and postoperative airway management can be performed in a safe and controlled manner. Nevertheless, the time period for the inserted cannula should be kept as short as possible.
Source: Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research