title: Perioperative management of maxillofacial tumor and reconstruction patients.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Truman Medical Center, 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
authors: Christopher M
authors: CM
authors: Harris
authors: Bartlomiej L
authors: BL
authors: Nierzwicki
authors: Remy H
authors: RH
authors: Blanchaert