Improvised perioperative techniques to meet the challenges of microvascular free flap surgery

Authors

  • Soumi Pathak Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi 110085 http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1987-6670
  • Itee Chowdhury Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi 110085
  • Ajay Kumar Bhargava Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi 110085

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jsan.v3i2.15626

Abstract

Deformities of the head and neck region after radical oncosurgery can have devastating effects on the appearance of the patient with significant impact on patients quality of life. Reconstruction of such defects continues to be an extremely demanding challenge for plastic surgeons who aim to restore form and function with minimal surgical morbidity. The purpose of this communications is to highlight the various interventions and the protocols that are adopted to decrease the free flap failure rate.  

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Author Biographies

Soumi Pathak, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi 110085

Department of Anaesthesia

Itee Chowdhury, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi 110085

Senior Consultant, Department of Anesthesia

Ajay Kumar Bhargava, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi 110085

Director and HOD, Anesthesia

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Published

2016-09-17

How to Cite

Pathak, S., Chowdhury, I., & Bhargava, A. K. (2016). Improvised perioperative techniques to meet the challenges of microvascular free flap surgery. Journal of Society of Anesthesiologists of Nepal, 3(2), 99–100. https://doi.org/10.3126/jsan.v3i2.15626

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Letter to the editor

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