Perioperative management of maxillofacial tumor and reconstruction patients.
Patients who undergo maxillofacial tumor surgery and reconstruction present many perioperative management challenges. This patient population commonly presents with significant medical comorbidities in addition to the site-specific challenges of these tumors and the complexity of the reconstructive surgeries. This article combines a review of the relevant literature and the experience of a busy regional maxillofacial tumor and reconstruction referral center to provide a concise reference for management of patients. In addition to the valuable system-specific information presented, the article outlines a daily clinical pathway, which is easily adapted to any clinical practice performing complex maxillofacial surgery.
Harris
Christopher M
CM
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Truman Medical Center, 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Nierzwicki
Bartlomiej L
BL
Blanchaert
Remy H
RH