An analysis of free flap failure using the ACS NSQIP database. Does flap site and flap type matter?

Purpose We sought to use the NSQIP database to determine the national rate and predictors of free flap failure based upon flap sites and flap types. Methods Free flaps were identified using the 2005–2010 NSQIP database. We examined overall flap failure rates as well as failure rates based upon flap sites (head and neck, extremities, trunk, and breast) and flap types (muscle, fascial, skin, bone, and bowel flaps). Univariate and multivariate...