The Impact of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Patients Undergoing Oncological Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Prospective Multicentre Study

The Impact of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Patients Undergoing Oncological Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Prospective Multicentre Study

(1) Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) after head and neck free-flap reconstruction are a common postoperative complication. Risk factors for HAIs in this context and their consequences have not been adequately described. (2) Methods: Ongoing prospective multicentre study between 02...

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Main Authors: Ana Ramos-Zayas, Francisco López-Medrano, Irene Urquiza-Fornovi, Ignacio Zubillaga, Ramón Gutiérrez, Gregorio Sánchez-Aniceto, Julio Acero, Fernando Almeida, Ana Galdona, María José Morán, Marta Pampin, José Luis Cebrián
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
head and neck surgery
reconstructive surgery
free flaps
healthcare-associated infections
surgical site infection
antibiotic prophylaxis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/9/2109

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