Table 2 Post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing head and neck oncologic resection with microvascular reconstruction
|  | Control (n = 62) | Pathway (n = 56) | Reduction | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean length of stay (days) | 21.3 | 14.1 | 33.8% | < 0.001 |
Return to OR | 16.1% | 8.9% | 44.7% | 0.28 |
Readmission to ICU | 12.9% | 5.4% | 59.5% | 0.20 |
Mean time to decannulation (days) | 13.6 | 8.2 | 39.7% | < 0.001 |
Pneumonia,% (n) | 30.6% | 17.9% | 41.5% | 0.10 |