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Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
; 28(4): 473-480, 2016 Nov.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27600533
RESUMEN
Platelet abnormalities result from a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions, which may be known or unknown to patients presenting for oral maxillofacial surgery. It is critical to obtain a thorough history, including discussion of any episodes of bleeding or easy bruising, to potentially discern patients with an underlying platelet disorder. If patients indicate a positive history, preoperative laboratory studies are indicated, with potential referral or consultation with a hematologist. Appropriate preoperative planning may reduce the risk of bleeding associated with platelet dysfunction, potentially avoiding serious perioperative and postoperative complications.