title: How we do it: regular infusion of local anaesthetic in the pedicle of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap to shorten hospitalization of surgically treated head and neck cancer patients.
abstract: Keypoints *Regular infusion of the flap with local anaesthetic for 6 days postoperative via an indwelling catheter is easy. *It does not cause any complications. *It shortens hospitalization by 7 days. *The necessary catheter is readily available.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Valkila
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Laranne
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Baer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pukander
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007902:Length of Stay; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local