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Millions Saved in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction at a High-Volume Center: A Cost Analysis.
Within a resource-limited healthcare system, an emphasis on financial accountability is imperative. Over the past decade at our institution, there have been many operational changes employed to improve patient care during oncologic head and…
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The Effect of Preoperative Anemia on Blood Transfusion Outcomes in Major Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.
: Major head and neck oncologic surgeries requiring microvascular reconstruction frequently result in complications such as perioperative blood transfusion (PBT). Not only are blood products overutilized and associated with risks, but preop…
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Identifying Factors of Operative Efficiency in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction.
[IMPORTANCE] Head and neck oncological resection and reconstruction is a complex process that requires multidisciplinary collaboration and prolonged operative time. Numerous factors are associated with operative time, including a surgeon's …
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Improved Operative Efficiency and Surgical Times in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A 15-year Single-center Retrospective Review.
[BACKGROUND] Autologous breast reconstruction using a free deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a complex procedure that requires a dedicated approach to achieve operative efficiency. We analyzed data for DIEP flaps at a singl…
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Multiphasic exercise prehabilitation for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol.
Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment often consists of major surgery followed by adjuvant therapy, which can result in treatment-related side effects, decreased physical function, and diminished quality of life. Perioperative nutrition inte…
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The feasibility of patient-reported outcomes, physical function, and mobilization in the care pathway for head and neck cancer surgical patients.
[BACKGROUND] Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are an understudied population whose treatment often includes surgery, causing a wide range of side effects. Exercise prehabilitation is a promising tool to optimize patient outcomes and may …
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Efficacy of Multimodal Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Management in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Postoperative opioid use has been linked to the subsequent development of opioid dependency. Multimodal analgesia (MMA) can reduce the use of opioids in the postoperative period, but MMA has not been well-studied after major head and neck s…
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Impact of Early Mobilization on Recovery after Major Head and Neck Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction.
Surgery with free flap reconstruction is a standard treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). Because of the complexity of HNC surgery, recovery can be challenging, and complications are common. One of the foundations of enhanced recovery a…
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From Pathways to Practice: Impact of Implementing Mobilization Recommendations in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction.
One of the foundational elements of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) guidelines is early postoperative mobilization. For patients undergoing head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery with free flap reconstruction, the ERAS guideline recommen…
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Designing and integrating a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Care pathways (CPs) offer a proven method of systematically improving patient care. CPs are particularly helpful in complex clinical conditions where variation in care is a problem such as patients undergoing major head and nec…
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The impact of a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction: longitudinal study examining sustainability.
[BACKGROUND] Care pathways (CPs) are helpful in reducing unwanted variation in clinical care. Most studies of CPs show they improve clinical outcomes but there is little known about the long-term impact of CPs as part of a sustained quality…