The anaesthetic management of patients undergoing free flap transfer.
The anaesthetic management of patients undergoing free flap transfer is discussed in the light of experience over a 4-year period. There is no single magical factor responsible for the success of this type of operation. But as the whole team has gained experience over the last 6 years, the incidence of vessel spasm and/or occlusion has been greatly reduced and at present is rare. It is therefore unusual for our patients to return to the operating theatre for re-exploration of the free flap that has developed ischaemia.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001831:Body Temperature; D002648:Child; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors