Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Mitchell, Ryan M; Mendez, Eduardo; Schmitt, Nicole C; Bhrany, Amit D; Futran, Neal D

Source:

JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery (2015)

Abstract:

Evidence supports short courses of perioperative antibiotics for patients receiving minor head and neck procedures. Few studies have addressed antibiotic prophylaxis for patients undergoing free flap reconstruction of head and neck defects.