The Impact of Marijuana Use on Postoperative Outcomes in Abdominal-based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.

Yi-Hsueh LuLakshmi MahajanHayeem RudyYufan YanJoseph A Ricci

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2024)

Marijuana use increases the risks of postoperative VTE and increased postoperative narcotic requirements in patients who underwent abdominal-based free flap breast reconstruction. Future prospective cohort study is required to further understand marijuana-associated risks in microsurgical procedures.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
breast reconstruction
patients undergoing
human health
end stage renal disease
type diabetes
chronic kidney disease
metabolic syndrome
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
insulin resistance
patient reported outcomes
patient reported