[Post-operation nursing for patients with autologous transplantation of the microvascular submandibular gland].

OBJECTIVE

To summarize the complications' prevention and nursing experience for patients after autologous transplantation of the microvascular submandibular gland for severe keratoconjunctivis sicca.

METHODS

Retrospective analysis of 141 patients(151 sides) after autologous microvascular submandibular gland transfer operation was undertaken to record the timing and incidence of major complications and to summarize the nursing experience.

RESULTS

The main complications after the transplantation were: vascular crisis, catheter obstruction, salivary fistula and temporary paralysis of hypoglossal nerve. Related nursing measures in response to these complications were discussed.

CONCLUSION

Targeted nursing interventions for patients with autologous transplantation the submandibular gland have a positive effect on the prevention of the surgical complications.