Millions Saved in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction at a High-Volume Center: A Cost Analysis

Background: Within a resource-limited healthcare system, an emphasis on financial accountability is imperative. Over the past decade at our institution, there have been many operational changes employed to improve patient care during oncologic head and neck resections with free flap (HNFF) reconstruction. The objective of this study is to assess whether these changes are associated with cost savings. Methods: A retrospective cohort study that …