Meeting Coverage

AHNS

American Head & Neck Society

Longer Ischemia Time Not Tied to Higher Complication Rate in Free-Tissue Transfer

Main focus of microvascular surgery should be best possible H&N reconstruction, researchers say

AHNS over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, TX

Latest AHNS Meetings

Ambient Dirty Air May Put Some People at Higher Risk for Head and Neck Cancers

Diesel particulate levels tied to increased oral and pharyngeal cancer incidence in one state

May 1, 2022
Immunotherapy Before Head and Neck Surgery Doesn’t Add to Complications

Definitive surgery can be conducted safely after neoadjuvant immunotherapy, researchers conclude

May 1, 2022
Program to Reduce Opioid Scripts Post-Surgery Worked for Thyroid Cancer Patients

Post-surgical intervention may help to reduce the risk of opioid addiction and overdose

April 29, 2022
When Free Flaps Fail Twice, Another Try Can Be Successful

Second salvage attempt worked in 30% of cases

April 28, 2022
Topical Antisepsis May Thwart SSIs in Upper Aerodigestive Tract Reconstruction

Preoperative topical antisepsis mucosal preparation associated with 51% fewer infections

April 28, 2022

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