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Post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing head and neck oncologic resection with microvascular reconstruction
| Control (n = 62) | Pathway (n = 56) | Reduction | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mean length of stay (days) |
21.3 |
14.1 |
33.8% |
< 0.001 |
|
Return to OR |
16.1% |
8.9% |
44.7% |
0.28 |
|
Readmission to ICU |
12.9% |
5.4% |
59.5% |
0.20 |
|
Mean time to decannulation (days) |
13.6 |
8.2 |
39.7% |
< 0.001 |
| Pneumonia,% (n) | 30.6% | 17.9% | 41.5% | 0.10 |
