Impact of radiotherapy on microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck.

Purpose: To examine tissue oxygenation and perfusion of free microvascular grafts after primary reconstruction, regarding outcome for patients received adjuvant radiotherapy and different types of grafts.

Patients And Methods: Free microvascular grafts (n = 48) after primary reconstruction of the head and neck were examined for tissue oxygenation and perfusion over a period of 6 months. 28 patients received adjuvant radiotherapy.