Complications associated with suction drains after microvascular anastomeses.
Two head and neck cases in which free flaps were used for reconstruction are presented. The circulation of the flaps was compromised due to problems directly associated with suction drains. The methods of drain fixation are discussed.
Regional Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000539:Alveolar Process; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D037981:Neck Dissection; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery