Identifying perioperative volume-related risk factors in head and neck surgeries with free flap reconstructions - An investigation with focus on the influence of red blood cell concentrates and noradrenaline use

摘要

Introduction: The amount of fluids administered intraoperatively seems to influence the postoperative outcome, and especially the transfusion of red blood cell concentrates (RBC) are known to have an increased risk of postoperative complications. This prospective study focuses on patients planned with microvascular free flap reconstruction and investigates the effect of various types and amounts of volumes given intraoperatively and on the intensive care unit with regard to overall postoperative complications.