Tracheostomy in free-flap reconstruction of the oral cavity: can it be avoided? A cohort study of 187 patients.

Rebecca DawsonDaniel Phung James D EveryDulan GunawardenaTsu-Hui LowSydney Ch'ngJonathan ClarkJames WykesCarsten E Palme

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2021)

A personalized approach to postoperative airway management allowed almost half of our cohort to avoid tracheostomy. In high-volume institutions with the necessary expertise and support, appropriately selected patients may be safely managed without routine tracheostomy.

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