Microvascular tissue transfers in the elderly: safety analysis for a challenging area

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AKSU A. E., ÜSTÜN G. G., BİTİK O., KARA M., SAKARYA A. H., ŞAFAK T.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.47, no.1, pp.103-108, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1510-53
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.103-108
  • Keywords: Elderly, free flap, microsurgery, complications, safety, FREE-FLAP RECONSTRUCTION, NECK-CANCER, ADVANCED AGE, HEAD, COMPLICATIONS, SURGERY, OLDER
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/Aim: Due to increased average life expectancy, the number of elderly patients requiring complex reconstructive microsurgical procedures is rising. Age, comorbid conditions, and location of operation are all possible risk factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate surgical outcomes to set the right criteria.