Avoiding/managing Complications in Free Flap Reconstructive Procedures

Avoiding complications starts with pre-operative planning and medical optimization prior to surgery. It continues during the procedure requiring meticulous surgical technique in all aspects including flap harvest, flap inset and vessel geometry, recipient vessel selection, microvascular anastomoses, and closure. sfer in the head and neck in all phases of the patient care continuum, utilizing a team and consistent approach. We will describe methods to minimize risk. We will address areas that are particularly problematic with a case-based approach to provide “management pearls”, “lessons learned”, and foster participant discussion for the best solutions.