Understanding Risk in Emergent Reconstructive Flap Surgery
Emergency flap reconstruction is independently linked to higher short-term mortality and major complications compared with elective cases, even after accounting for comorbidities and physiological status. These findings underscore the need for careful perioperative planning, triage, and risk mitigation strategies in urgent settings.
Authors
- Charles L. Castiglione
- Robert J. McLoughlin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1762-3215)
- Lauren Harrison
- Aulon Jerliu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6883-9616)
- Alan Babigian
Institutions
- University of Connecticut (US)
- UConn Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007263
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00