Effect of Perioperative Antithrombotics on Postoperative Transfusion and Hematoma in Head and Neck Free Flaps.

Melanie D HicksMilind VasudevJessica L BishopNatalie GarciaFarshad ChowdhuryTiffany T PhamGabriela HeslopBenjamin GreeneHari JeyarajanJessica W GraysonJulie A GoddardTjoson TjoaYarah HaidarCarissa M Thomas

Published in: OTO open (2023)

Antithrombotic regimens do not increase the risk of postoperative transfusion or hematoma in head and neck microvascular reconstruction. Based on this limited data, perioperative antithrombotic regimens can be considered in patients who may otherwise be at risk for these postoperative complications.

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