Complications and their management

Introduction and definition 195

Classification 195

Prevention and evaluation 195

Management: general 196

Management: specific metabolic complications 199

Wound healing 205

Flaps: general considerations 206

Lasers 208

Complications of radiotherapy and chemotherapy 208

Key evidence 210

Key learning points 211

References 211

You are a true surgeon from the moment you are able to deal with your complications.