Impact of diabetes on free flap surgery of the head and neck: A NSQIP analysis

ConclusionThis study examines the impact of diabetes on postoperative complications following free flap reconstruction of the head and neck. Propensity score matching was utilized. Analysis of the PSM cohort suggests that diabetic patients have elevated rates of postoperative pulmonary complications. Additionally, patients with insulin‐dependent diabetes have significantly elevated rates of medical and surgical complications.

Source: Microsurgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Jacob S. Brady, Aparna Govindan, Meghan M. Crippen, Andrey Filimonov, Jean Anderson Eloy, Soly Baredes, Richard Chan Woo Park Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research