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.
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.
Valkila
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Laranne
J
J
Baer
G
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Pukander
J
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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
D000779:Anesthetics, Local