Free flap transfer for head and neck defects has gained worldwide acceptance. Because flap failure is a devastating outcome, studies have attempted to identify risk factors-including renal failure. We sought to determine whether end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing dialysis are at increased risk of flap failure following microsurgical head and neck reconstruction.
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