Surgical site infections following oral cavity cancer resection and reconstruction is a risk factor for plate exposure

Surgical site infections following oral cavity cancer resection and reconstruction is a risk factor for plate exposure

Abstract Background Plate-related complications following head and neck cancer ablation and reconstruction remains a challenging problem often requiring further management and reconstructive surgeries. We aim to identify an association between surgical site infections (SSI) and plate exposure. Metho...

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Main Authors: Christopher M. Yao, Hedyeh Ziai, Gordon Tsang, Andrea Copeland, Dale Brown, Jonathan C. Irish, Ralph W. Gilbert, David P. Goldstein, Patrick J. Gullane, John R. de Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Surgical Site Infections
Plate-related Complications
Head and neck cancer
Plate exposure
Plate height
Mandibular reconstruction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0206-2

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