Novel application of the Clavien-Dindo classification system and the comprehensive complications index® in microvascular free tissue transfer to the head and neck. (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ebner, Julian Jakob; Mehra, Tarun; Gander, Thomas; Schumann, Paul; Essig, Harald; Zweifel, Daniel; Rücker, Martin; Slankamenac, Ksenjia; Lanzer, Martin
• Is Part Of: Oral oncology. Volume 94(2019)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: Mouth -- Cancer -- Periodicals; Mouth -- Tumors -- Periodicals; Mouth Diseases -- Periodicals; Mouth Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Bouche -- Cancer -- Périodiques; Bouche -- Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.9943105
• DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2019.05.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-8375

Abstract

Highlights: CDC and CCI® facilitatestandardization of complication grading. CDC and CCI®applicability for head & neck microvascular reconstruction established. Furtheradaptations of CDC and CCI® have been suggested. Head & neckrisk factors for morbidity and more severe complications identified.