Impact of Preoperative Risk Factors on Inpatient Stay and Facility Discharge After Free Flap Reconstruction

To determine the preoperative risk factors most predictive of prolonged length of stay (LOS) or admission to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or inpatient rehabilitation center (IPR) after free flap reconstruction of the head and neck.Retrospective cohort study.Tertiary academic medical center.Retrospective review of 1008 patients who underwent tumor resection and free flap reconstruction of the head and neck at a tertiary referral center from...