Full Description
Head and neck patients who undergo treatment with free tissue transfer are patients with some of the most complex perioperative needs. Due to nature of the defects, reconstructive surgery is complex and often is the only available option offering an acceptable quality of life. Therefore, successful recovery of these patients is of paramount importance. Whilst the surgery itself is of utmost importance, insufficient or inappropriate pre-surgical work up and post-operative care may lead to reconstructive failures. Secondary reconstruction offers less optimal functional outcomes and may add to patient morbidity due to additional surgeries being required.
This book serves as a comprehensive source of information related to the pre-, intra- and postoperative care of head and neck patients. It fills a critical need for a single source that addresses all aspects of perioperative management of head and neck patients.
Contents
SECTION 1: PRE-OPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS.- Chapter 1: Medical assessment.- Chapter 2: Surgical Assessment.- Chapter 3: Preoperative Visit Counseling & Patient Education.- SECTION 2: INTRA-OPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS.- Chapter 4: Medical Optimization.- Chapter 5: Surgical optimization.- Chapter 6: FREE FLAP CONSIDERATIONS AND COMPLICATIONS.- SECTION 3: POST-OPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS.- Chapter 7: SURGICAL SITE DRESSING.- Chapter 8: Level of Care Required for Post-Operative Free Tissue Transfer.- Chapter 9: FLAP MONITORING.- Chapter 10: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM.- Chapter 11: PROPHYLAXIS.- Chapter 12: Perioperative Nutrition in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction.- Chapter 13: PAIN MANAGEMENT.- Chapter 14: MENTAL HEALTH.- Chapter 15: PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.- Chapter 16: Speech and Swallow Therapy.- Chapter 17: Surgical Site Complications and Management.- Chapter 18: Hospital Discharge Planning.- Chapter 19: Cancer site specific discharge planning.- Chapter 20: FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION OF OROFACIAL COMPLEX.- APPENDIX.
