Impact of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Outcomes in Head and Neck Free Flap Surgery
The use of DEX following head and neck cancer resection with immediate microvascular free flap reconstruction may enhance the quality of postoperative care in the ICU by reducing delirium, agitation, and length of ICU stay without increasing surgical complications.
Authors
- Yo‐Sheng Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8720-0173)
- Kuo‐Shu Hung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4782-2362)
- Yen-Tsen Lin
Institutions
- National Cheng Kung University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004553
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00