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Journal of Medical Case Reports

Successful microvascular surgery in patients with thrombophilia in head and neck surgery: a case series

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Authors
Julian Faber
Frank Schuster
Stefan Hartmann
Roman C. Brands
Andreas Fuchs
Anton Straub
Markus Fischer
Urs Müller-Richter
Christian Linz
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

In this case series, a perioperative anticoagulation protocol for microvascular head and neck surgery in patients with thrombophilia is presented. Microvascular free-flap surgery is a standard procedure in head and neck surgery with high success rates. Nevertheless, flap loss—which is most often caused by thrombosis—can occur and has far-reaching consequences, such as functional impairment, prolonged hospitalization, and increased costs. The risk of flap loss owing to thrombosis is significantly increased in patients with thrombophilia. Therefore, perioperative anticoagulation is mandatory. To date, no perioperative anticoagulation protocol exists for these high-risk patients.

Case presentation

We present three exemplary male Caucasian patients aged 53–57 years with free flap loss owing to an underlying, hidden thrombophilia.

Conclusion

We present a modified anticoagulation protocol for microvascular surgery in these high-risk patients, enabling successful microsurgical reconstruction.
Title
Successful microvascular surgery in patients with thrombophilia in head and neck surgery: a case series
Authors
Julian Faber
Frank Schuster
Stefan Hartmann
Roman C. Brands
Andreas Fuchs
Anton Straub
Markus Fischer
Urs Müller-Richter
Christian Linz
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04403-8
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