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01-06-2009 | Original Article

Bleeding complications after oral surgery in outpatients with compromised haemostasis: incidence and management

Authors: Waldemar Reich, Marcus S. Kriwalsky, Hans H. Wolf, Johannes Schubert

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Purpose and results

The aim of this prospective study was to determine the incidence of postoperative bleeding after oral surgery under local anaesthesia performed in outpatients with haemostatic disorders within a 5-year period (2003–2007). One hundred twenty one (70 males, 51 females) out of 2,056 outpatients with different haemostatic disorders (acquired or hereditary) were included in this study. The following data were recorded: medical history and general condition; medications; indication for the surgical procedure; specification of local anaesthesia; applied surgical techniques, considering the kind of haemostatic disorder; and peri- or postoperative bleeding complications. Postoperative bleeding was observed in 12 patients (9.9%). In three cases, inpatient treatment became necessary. The management of two patients with a haemostatic disorder (von Willebrand´s disease and haemophilia A) is presented in short case reports.

Conclusion

In a heterogeneous group of 121 outpatients with known haemostatic disorders, a combination of a few haemostatic agents with appropriate operative technique enables an effective wound management. In cases of failed local interventions after postoperative bleeding, further diagnostic investigations are required.

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Title: Bleeding complications after oral surgery in outpatients with compromised haemostasis: incidence and management
Authors: Waldemar Reich
Marcus S. Kriwalsky
Hans H. Wolf
Johannes Schubert
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-009-0154-8

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Bleeding complications after oral surgery in outpatients with compromised haemostasis: incidence and management

Abstract

Purpose and results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose and results

Conclusion

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