Free flaps in head and neck reconstruction in patients affected by vasculitis: To risk or not to risk?. (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Battisti, Andrea; Bracciolini, Valeria; Terenzi, Valentina; Cassoni, Andrea; Fadda, Maria Teresa; Valentini, Valentino
• Is Part Of: Oral oncology. Volume 90(2019)
• Page Start: 145
• Page End: 146
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: Microsurgical reconstruction -- MRONJ -- Oral squamous cell carcinoma -- Vasculitis -- Autoimmune disease; 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.2018.12.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-8375

Abstract

Highlights: Free-tissue transfer is challenging in patients with vasculitis and autoimmune disorders, but also that it should not be considered as an absolute contraindication. Anticoagulant therapy, systemic steroid and antibiotics are fundamental in order to prevent complications more.