Perioperative Anesthetic Considerations for Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructions: A Narrative Review
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2026-01-01
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01252208
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24081981
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105031007788
Journal Title
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Volume
109
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2
Start Page
162
End Page
174
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Bibliographic Citation
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand Vol.109 No.2 (2026) , 162-174
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Dusitkasem S., Sirimusika T., Komonhirun R. Perioperative Anesthetic Considerations for Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructions: A Narrative Review. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand Vol.109 No.2 (2026) , 162-174. 174. doi:10.35755/jmedassocthai.2026.2.03222 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/115492
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Perioperative Anesthetic Considerations for Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructions: A Narrative Review
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Abstract
Microsurgical free flap reconstruction remains the primary standard of care for managing complex defects, following advanced head and neck cancer resections. Although success rates have improved substantially, these complex procedures represent a major challenge to achieve the optimum patient and flap outcomes. Recent advances in preoperative evaluation and anesthetic management focus on patient optimization and perioperative care to maximize free flap survival and reduce complications.