Key result
A systematic review of 13 articles found considerable evidence supporting the use of enhanced recovery programmes in head and neck surgery to benefit patients.
Why the study?
Do enhanced recovery programmes benefit patients undergoing head and neck surgery?
Systematic Review
Do enhanced recovery programmes benefit patients undergoing head and neck surgery?
There is considerable evidence supporting the use of enhanced recovery programmes in head and neck surgery to benefit patients.
Supports routine use of enhanced recovery programmes in head and neck surgery; reinforces consensus from prior perioperative evidence.
OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on enhanced recovery programmes in head and neck surgery. METHOD: A systematic review was performed in May 2013. RESULTS: Thirteen articles discussing enhanced recovery after laryngectomy, neck dissection, major ablative surgery and microvascular reconstruction were identified. Articles on general pre-operative preparation and post-operative care were also reviewed. CONCLUSION: Considerable evidence is available supporting enhanced recovery in head and neck surgery that could be of benefit to patients and which surgeons should be aware of.
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Bannister et al. (2015) conducted a systematic review in Head and neck surgery. Enhanced recovery programmes was evaluated. A systematic review of 13 articles found considerable evidence supporting the use of enhanced recovery programmes in head and neck surgery to benefit patients.
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