Postoperative Urinary Complications in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery.

Kimberly H ChanAllison KeaneSandeep PradhanTonya KingAnnie E Moroco Neerav GoyalKaren Y Choi

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2023)

Foley catheter duration impacts the risk of POUR requiring straight catheterization and subsequently, foley replacement. Optimal timing for foley catheter removal in the postoperative period remains to be elucidated. Removal of catheters between 21 and 48 hours after surgery may decrease the risk of POUR without increasing the rate of CAUTI in patients with head and neck pathology undergoing free flap reconstructive surgery.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
patients undergoing
ultrasound guided
surgical site infection
risk factors