Does the systemic rise in serum lactate levels correlate to free flap failure in head and neck reconstructive surgeries—series of cases
Abstract Background Head and neck reconstructive surgeries needs free tissue transfer but it fails sometimes. As most of the flap failure occurs in first 24 h. Local rise in lactate level or glucose lactate ratio provides clear indicator of tissue ischemia and further recovery. The question is about...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-023-00370-2 |