Abstract 103: A Single Institutional Analysis of 5,000 Flaps: An Evaluation of Microsurgical Free Flap Salvage Predictors and Take-Backs Following Microvascular Compromise
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METHODS: A retrospective chart review was conducted for all breast, head/neck, and lower extremity free flaps performed at a single-institution between 2005–2015. The primary endpoint, successful salvage, was defined as any flap that did not result in complete flap loss. Univariate analysis was performed using Chi-squared, Wilcoxon rank-sum, and Fisher’s exact test. Lastly, a multivariate logistic regression was performed.
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