Predictors of Failed and Delayed Decannulation after Head and Neck Surgery

Conclusions
Patients with total glossectomy defects and those who continue to smoke are at increased risk for FD and DD. Aggressive smoking cessation programs may decrease the risk of FD and DD. Patients should be counseled about their risk profiles.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Isaac, A., Zhang, H., Varshney, S., Hamilton, S., Harris, J. R., OConnell, D. A., Biron, V. L., Seikaly, H. Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research