Andreas Pabst, Alexander-N Zeller, Jan Dirk Raguse, Jürgen Hoffmann, Elisabeth Goetze
This study aimed to evaluate the use of microvascular free flaps (MFF) in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. A dynamic online questionnaire, using 42-46 questions, was sent to OMF surgeons based in hospitals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The questionnaire was evaluated internally and externally. Aside from general information, data were collected on organizational aspects, approaches, MFF types and frequency, presurgical planning, intraoperative procedures, perioperative medications, flap monitoring, and patient management...
February 20, 2023: Journal of Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery