Risk Factors of Free Flap Outcomes After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: A Multivariable Analysis From a Single Center Experience

Age should not be the sole determinant for excluding patients for free tissue transfer, though it may elevate the SSI rate. Special attention is potentially needed during postoperative care for patients who received segmental mandibulectomy, medial sural flap, or experienced prolonged operative time. Identifying these risk factors can assist surgeons in optimizing flap outcomes before head and neck reconstruction.