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Microvascular free tissue transfer is an important reconstructive option for defects of the head and neck.

The present study aims to identify preoperative patient- and tumor-specific characteristics, laboratory values, and other risk factors associated with early free flap failure.

Retrospective cohort study of 1070 patients.

Head and neck surgical oncology service at a tertiary care center from 2005 to 2019.

Demographics, comorbidities, preoperative laboratory values, treatment history, and cancer stage were collected for consecutive patients who underwent free flap reconstruction of the head and neck and experienced early free flap failure (<8 days from surgery).