Ligadura de la arteria lingual: estrategia para hemorragias por lesión de la arteria en la base de la lengua: informe de dos casos / Lingual Artery Ligation: Strategy for Bleeding from Artery Injury at the Base of the Tongue: Report of Two Cases

La hemorragia producida por lesión de la arteria lingual en la base de la lengua por cirugías o por tumores es infrecuente. La mayor frecuencia en la indicación de abordajes transorales para tratar diferentes patologías que afectan la orofaringe requiere que el equipo quirúrgico tenga experiencia en el manejo de esta complicación. La ligadura de la arteria lingual en el cuello es una técnica quirúrgica muy eficaz para solucionar la hemorragia, pero es importante conocer las posibles variantes anatómicas que puede tener la arteria en su trayecto cervical. Debido a su baja incidencia se propone como objetivo describir dos casos clínicos de pacientes que tuvieron hemorragias graves por lesión de la arteria lingual en la base de la lengua, producidas por daño quirúrgico y por erosión por tumor. [AU]

The bleeding caused by injury to the lingual artery at the base of the tongue due to surgery or tumors is infrequent. The increased frequency in the indication of transoral approaches to treat different pathologies affecting the oropharynx requires the surgical team to have experience in managing this complication. Ligation of the lingual artery in the neck is a very effective surgical technique to solve the bleeding; however, it is essential to be aware of the possible anatomical variants the artery may have in its cervical trajectory. Due to its low incidence, we propose to describe two clinical cases of patients who had severe bleeding due to a lesion of the lingual artery at the base of the tongue, produced by surgical damage and erosion due to a tumor. [AU]

Manejo odontológico del paciente en tratamiento de anticoagulante oral sometido a cirugía oral: una revisión narrativa / Stomatological management of anticoagulated patients undergoing oral surgery: a narrative review

Resumen Los pacientes que se encuentran bajo tratamiento de anticoagulantes orales, presentan alteraciones en distintas etapas de la hemostasia, lo que conlleva a tener implicancias y consideraciones médico/quirúrgicas durante su atención. En la actualidad, no existe un consenso en relación con el manejo odontológico de estos pacientes que serán sometidos a procedimientos quirúrgicos, llevando a protocolos clínicos que siguen diversas posturas, como la de disminuir la ingesta farmacológica del anticoagulante, sustituir con heparina y la de mantener el tratamiento bajo control. Objetivo Establecer el manejo estomatológico del paciente que se encuentra en tratamiento de anticoagulante oral mediante una revisión profunda de la literatura Materiales y método Se realizó una búsqueda de revisión bibliográfica manualmente de artículos indexados a las bases de datos de PUBMED y EBSCO que correspondiesen a las palabras "cirugía bucal", "anticoagulantes", "atención dental" y "hemorragia oral". En cuanto a los criterios de inclusión, se consideraron revisiones bibliográficas, estudios observacionales, ensayos clínicos, guías, revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis publicados entre noviembre de 2005 y 2022, en idiomas inglés o español. Conclusiones Existen múltiples protocolos para la atención del paciente anticoagulado que será sometido bajo procedimiento de cirugía oral menor. Es importante considerar el anticoagulante utilizado, motivo, control de este, el procedimiento a realizar en el paciente y medidas hemostáticas tanto intra como postoperatorias por realizar, tras analizar lo anterior, se advierte que disminuir la ingesta del fármaco para realizar el procedimiento, puede ser más perjudicial al paciente como al clínico, por lo tanto se sugiere mantener el tratamiento antitrombótico y realizar un correcto manejo médico/quirúrgico.

Abstract Patients undertaking oral anticoagulant treatment may experience alterations in different stages of hemostasis, which lead to medical/surgical implications and considerations during their care. Currently, there is no consensus regarding the dental management of these patients, as they go through surgical procedures. This leads to clinical protocols that follow numerous approaches, such as reducing the pharmacological intake of the anticoagulant, replacing it with heparin, and maintaining the controlled treatment. Objective: To establish the stomatological management of the patient undergoing oral anticoagulant treatment through an in depth review of the literature. Materials and Method: A manual bibliographic review search of articles indexed to the PUBMED and EBSCO databases corresponding to the words "oral surgery", "oral bleeding", "anticoagulants" and "dental management" was performed. Regarding the inclusion criteria: bibliographic reviews, observational studies, clinical trials, guidelines, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published between November 2005 and 2022, in English or Spanish, were considered. Conclusion: There are multiple protocols for the care of the anticoagulated patient who will undergo a minor oral surgery procedure. It is important to reflect on the anticoagulant used, the reason for it, its supervision, the surgical procedure that will be undertaken by the patient, and both intraoperative and postoperative hemostatic measures to be implemented. After analyzing the above, it is noted that reducing the intake of the drug to perform the surgical procedure may be harmful to the patient and to the clinician, therefore it is suggested to maintain the antithrombotic treatment and carry out a correct medical/surgical management.

Discriminant validity of the current gingivitis classification in adolescents: a cohort study.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the prevalence of gingivitis estimated by the 2018 European Federation of Periodontology/American Academy of Periodontology (EFP/AAP) classification with the other case definitions and assess the ability of this classification system in discriminating sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with the presence of gingivitis in a cohort study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multistage random sample of 1134 12-year-old adolescents was submitted to a full-mouth examination according to the Community Periodontal Index. Socioeconomic and clinical variables were collected at baseline. Gingivitis was considered according to the following criteria: (a) ≥ 10% of bleeding sites (the 2018 EFP/AAP criteria); (b) ≥ 15% of bleeding sites; and (c) the mean full-mouth bleeding sites. Adjusted multilevel Poisson regression assessed the association between independent variables at baseline and each definition of gingivitis at 2-year follow-up. RESULTS: Seven hundred forty-two 14-year-old adolescents were re-revaluated at follow-up. The prevalence of gingivitis was 28.7% according to 10% of bleeding threshold. The 2018 EFP/AAP criteria and other definitions showed higher prevalence and mean of gingivitis for low-household income adolescents and for those with higher levels of dental plaque and untreated dental caries. Nonetheless, the highest strengths of association were observed for the threshold of ≥ 15% of bleeding sites. CONCLUSION: The 2018 EFP/AAP case definition of gingivitis showed a similar discriminant validity compared to the 15% threshold and the mean full-mouth bleeding sites. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The 2018 EFP/AAP classification allows the discrimination of important risk factors and should be used for the establishment of priorities for large-scale therapeutic programs.

The effect of different hemostatic agents following dental extraction in patients under oral antithrombotic therapy: a network meta-analysis.

This network meta-analysis was done to thoroughly evaluate the available literature on the use of different hemostatic agents for dental extraction in patients under oral antithrombotic therapy, aiming to identify the agent with the best/worst performance in bleeding control. Considering that such patients have a higher risk of bleeding, choosing the right hemostatic is essential. Twenty-three randomized clinical trials articles were included after completing the literature search. Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive showed a reduction in the odds of postoperative bleeding events compared with conventional methods (i.e., gauze/cotton pressure, sutures), with a tendency toward a statistical significance (OR 0.03, P = 0.051). Tranexamic acid was the only agent that demonstrated a significantly lower risk of developing postoperative bleeding events (OR 0.27, P = 0.007). Interestingly, chitosan dental dressing and collagen plug had the shortest time to reach hemostasis. However, they ranked last among all hemostatic agents, regarding bleeding events, revealing higher odds than conventional measures. Therefore, it is concluded that the use of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and tranexamic acid gives favorable results in reducing postoperative bleeding events following dental extractions. Although chitosan dental dressing and collagen exhibited a faster time to reach hemostasis, they led to a higher occurrence of bleeding events.

Prevalence of tooth loss, bleeding on probing and malocclusion as oral disease indicators in Costa Rican male adolescents: a cross sectional study / Prevalencia de la pérdida de piezas dentales, del sangrado al sondeo y la maloclusión como indicadores de enfermedades orales en adolescentes varones costarricenses: un estudio transversal

The evidence to characterize oral health during adolescence in Costa Rica is limited. This lack of adequate research makes it difficult to develop appropriate health policies for this subgroup of the population. This is particularly important because adolescence is the period during which good health habits must take root in order to foster good physical and cognitive development. This study aims to determine the prevalence of tooth loss, bleeding on probing and malocclusion in Costa Rican male adolescents at the ''Colegio Técnico Profesional San Agustín'' (St. Augustine's Technical High School) located in the province of Cartago. Data was collected from 428 male adolescents aged 12-22 years in a cross-sectional study during 2019. Prevalence of tooth loss was calculated as the number of individuals having lost at least one tooth. The average number of teeth lost by individuals was also recorded. The bleeding on probing was an indicator used as a proxy parameter for monitoring periodontal health where the presence of bleeding on probing and calculus was also recorded. Malocclusion was measured using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI). The results showed that the prevalence of tooth loss, bleeding on probing and malocclusion was of 19%, 70.0% and 98%, respectively. It was also found that 81% of the participants had all their teeth, 11% had lost 1 tooth, 8% had lost more than one tooth of which 0.5% had lost more than 5 teeth. Considering a general classification of periodontal problems based on bleeding on probing and presence of calculus, the prevalence of periodontal problems increases to 92%. Regarding the DAI, the category identifying a very severe malocclusion was the most prevalent in the sample (88%). It is alarming the high prevalence of tooth loss, bleeding on probing, and malocclusions in a sample of Costa Rican male adolescents, compared to similar studies in other countries. The overarching conclusion of this study is that oral diseases represent an important health problem that urgently need proper public health action.

La evidencia para caracterizar la salud bucal durante la adolescencia en Costa Rica es limitada. Esta falta de investigación adecuada dificulta el desarrollo de políticas de salud convenientes para este subgrupo de la población. Esto es particularmente importante porque la adolescencia es el período durante el cual se deben arraigar buenos hábitos de salud para fomentar un buen desarrollo físico y cognitivo. Este estudio tiene como objetivo determinar la prevalencia de pérdida de piezas dentales, sangrado al sondeo y maloclusión en adolescentes varones costarricenses del Colegio Técnico Profesional San Agustín ubicado en la provincia de Cartago. Se recopilaron datos de 428 adolescentes varones de 12 a 22 años en un estudio transversal durante 2019. La prevalencia de pérdida de piezas dentales se calculó como el número de individuos que habían perdido al menos una pieza dental. También se registró el número promedio de dientes perdidos por individuos. El sangrado al sondeo fue un indicador utilizado como parámetro para el seguimiento de la salud periodontal donde también se registró la presencia de sangrado al sondeo y cálculo dental. La maloclusión se midió utilizando el Índice Estético Dental (DAI, por sus siglas en inglés). Los resultados mostraron que la prevalencia de pérdida de piezas dentales, sangrado al sondeo y maloclusión fue del 19%, 70,0% y 98%, respectivamente. También se encontró que el 81% de los participantes tenían todos sus dientes, el 11% había perdido 1 pieza dental, el 8% había perdido más de una pieza dental, de los cuales el 0,5% había perdido más de 5 piezas dentales. Considerando una clasificación general de problemas periodontales basada en sangrado al sondeo y presencia de cálculo, la prevalencia de problemas periodontales aumenta al 92%. En cuanto al DAI, la categoría que identifica una maloclusión muy severa fue la más prevalente en la muestra (88%). Es alarmante la alta prevalencia de pérdida de piezas dentales, sangrado al sondeo y maloclusiones en una muestra de adolescentes varones costarricenses, en comparación con estudios similares en otros países. La conclusión general de este estudio es que las enfermedades bucodentales representan un importante problema de salud que necesita urgentemente una acción adecuada de salud pública.

Endovascular embolisation of a complex mandibular AVM: a hybrid transarterial and transvenous approach.

Mandibular arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare lesions which can present with life-threatening haemorrhage. Endovascular embolisation can be life saving for these patients. We discuss a patient of mandibular AVM, who initially presented with reports of massive oral bleeding. The lesion was only partially embolised via transarterial route, as the nidus could not be penetrated completely. In view of rebleeding within 72 hours from the same site, a second embolisation procedure was done via combined, transarterial and transvenous approaches. Coils and onyx were used as embolising agents. Complete embolisation was achieved via combined approach. No further bleeding episodes were seen at 1-year follow-up. Endovascular embolisation of mandibular AVMs can be technically challenging and, hence, a sound knowledge of the anatomy as well as the possible modification of technique is essential to achieve complete obliteration of the lesion and to maximise the benefit of embolisation and to avoid major radical surgery.

Relación entre la presión arterial y el control de la hemorragia post-exodoncia en pacientes bajo tratamiento con warfarina / Relationship between blood pressure and hemorrhage control post exodontia in patients under warfarin treatment

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el nivel de pre- sión arterial (PA) y la hemorragia post-exodoncia aplicando medidas de hemostasia local en pacientes bajo tratamiento con warfarina. Materiales y métodos: Este estudio se realizó sobre 30 pacientes (15 hombres y 15 mujeres) bajo tratamiento anti- coagulante oral (TACO) con warfarina. Los pacientes concu- rrían al programa de TACO del Hospital y Centro de Referen- cia de Salud El Pino (HEP y CRS). Se les realizaron una o dos extracciones dentales (n=38) sin suspensión del anticoagulan- te oral a pacientes que tuvieran un coeficiente internacional normalizado (INR) del día menor o igual a 3. Se aplicaron medidas de hemostasia local con gasa compresiva y/o sutura en 30 de las extracciones dentales. Los procedimientos quirúr- gicos fueron llevados a cabo en el Servicio Dental del CRS y HEP. Se registraron las siguientes variables: 1) PA previa a la exodoncia, 2) PA a los 30 minutos, 3) Presencia o ausencia de hemorragia a los 30 minutos post-exodoncia y 4) PA y presen- cia o ausencia de hemorragia a las 24 horas post-exodoncia. Se estudió la relación entre el nivel de PA y la hemorragia post-exodoncia. Resultados: De todos los pacientes evaluados, ninguno presentó hemorragia post-exodoncia en los distintos momen- tos de evaluación, independientemente de cuál fuera su PA. No se encontraron efectos de la variable PA ­considerando valores de PA sistólica (PAS) por debajo de 140 mmHg y de PA diastólica (PAD) menores a 90 mmHg- en relación con la hemorragia post-exodoncia. Conclusión: De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos en este estudio, la presión arterial con PAS <140 mmHg y PAD <90 mmHg no es un factor que influya en el sangrado post-exodoncia en pacientes bajo tratamiento con warfarina con ≤3 (AU)

Aim: To establish the relationship between blood pres- sure (BP) level and post-exodontic hemorrhage by applying local hemostasis measures in patients under warfarin treat- ment. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in 30 patients (15 men and 15 women) under oral anticoagu- lant (OAC) treatment with warfarin. The patients attended the TACO program of the "Hospital y Centro de Referencia de Salud el Pino (HEP y CRS)". One or two dental extractions (n=38) were performed in the patients that had an INR low- er or equal to 3, without suspending the oral anticoagulant treatment, applying local hemostasis measures with compres- sive gauze and/or suture in 30 of the extractions. The surgical procedure was carried out in the Dental Department of the CRS and HEP. The following variables were registered: 1) BP prior to extraction, 2) BP after 30 minutes, 3) presence or absence of hemorrhage after 30 minutes post-exodontia and 4) BP and presence or absence of hemorrhage 24 hours post-exodontia. The relation between BP level and post-exo- dontic bleeding was studied. Results: Considering all the examined patients, none of them presented post-exodontic hemorrhage at any of the dif- ferent moments of evaluation, regardless of their BP level. No effect of the BP variable ­considering a range of systolic BP SBP) below 140 mmHg and a diastolic BP (DBP) under 90 mmHg- was found in relation to post-exodontic hemorrhage. Conclusion: According to the results obtained in this study, blood pressure with SBP <140 mmHg and DBP <90 mmHg is not an influential factor in post-exodontic bleeding in patients under warfarin treatment with ≤3 (AU)

Angina bullosa haemorrhagica: A 14-year multi-institutional retrospective study from Brazil and literature review

Background: Angina bullosa haemorrhagica (ABH) is characterized by the recurrent appearance of blood blisters on the oral mucosa, mainly in adults' soft palate. In general, the blisters rupture spontaneously, lacking the necessity for biopsy. We report the clinical features of 23 ABH cases, emphasizing the clinical behavior and the management of these conditions. Material and Methods: A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was performed. A total of 12,727 clinical records of oral and maxillofacial lesions from four dental services in Brazil were analyzed. Clinical data were collected from the clinical records and evaluated. Results: The series comprised 12 males (52.2%) and 11 females (47.8%), with a mean age of 56.8 ± 14.6 years (ranging: 24-82 years) and a 1.1:1 male-to-female ratio. Most of the lesions affected the soft palate (n = 15, 65.2%). Clinically, the lesions presented mainly as an asymptomatic (n = 17, 73.9%) blood-filled blister that ruptured after a few minutes or hours, leaving an erosion. The masticatory trauma was the most frequent triggering event. No patient had coagulation disorders. A biopsy was performed in only four cases (17.4%). Treatment was symptomatic with a favorable outcome. Conclusions: ABH is still poorly documented in the literature, and its etiology remains uncertain. ABH mainly affects the soft palate of elderly adults and has a favorable evolution in a few days. The therapeutic approach is often focused only on the relief of symptoms. However, it can share some clinical features with more serious diseases. Therefore, clinicians must recognize these lesions to avoid misdiagnosis.(AU)

Major haemorrhage from oral arteriovenous malformation during pregnancy: a case report.

This case report describes the presentation of a pregnant woman at 39 weeks gestation to The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital emergency department (Sydney, NSW) with major haemorrhage from an oral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and foetal distress. The lesion had grown rapidly during her pregnancy and she had presented to multiple hospitals and dental practitioners who had failed to diagnose her condition and recognize the potential for major complications for the patient and her baby. Bleeding was controlled with manual pressure while she underwent an emergency Caesarean section followed by emergency angiography and partial embolization of the lesion. The bleeding did not recur, and the lesion continued to regress post-partum. This paper illustrates the diagnostic dilemma of recognizing an AVM and also the potentially disastrous consequences that could occur if a dentist was to embark on extractions or other surgical treatment in the vicinity of such a lesion without realizing its significance.

Angina bullosa hemorrhagica: report of two cases.

Angina bullosa hemorrhagica (ABH) is a rare benign condition that affects the oral and oropharyngeal mucosa. It is characterized by a rapid eruption of one or more red or magenta blood-filled bullae, which typically involves the soft palate. ABH is a self-limiting condition that heals spontaneously usually within 2 weeks without scarring. ABH is not related to any dermatologic, hematologic, systemic disorders, or other known causes. The etiopathogeneses of ABH are unknown, though several theories have been proposed. Trauma has been suggested as a potential cause for the development of ABH in susceptible individuals. Two cases are presented of ABH, and the differential diagnoses of oral vesiculobullous conditions is discussed. Cognizance and identification of this benign condition is important to prevent misdiagnosis and eventual unwarranted treatment.

Angina bullosa haemorrhagica: A 14-year multi-institutional retrospective study from Brazil and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Angina bullosa haemorrhagica (ABH) is characterized by the recurrent appearance of blood blisters on the oral mucosa, mainly in adults' soft palate. In general, the blisters rupture spontaneously, lacking the necessity for biopsy. We report the clinical features of 23 ABH cases, emphasizing the clinical behavior and the management of these conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was performed. A total of 12,727 clinical records of oral and maxillofacial lesions from four dental services in Brazil were analyzed. Clinical data were collected from the clinical records and evaluated. RESULTS: The series comprised 12 males (52.2%) and 11 females (47.8%), with a mean age of 56.8 ± 14.6 years (ranging: 24-82 years) and a 1.1:1 male-to-female ratio. Most of the lesions affected the soft palate (n = 15, 65.2%). Clinically, the lesions presented mainly as an asymptomatic (n = 17, 73.9%) blood-filled blister that ruptured after a few minutes or hours, leaving an erosion. The masticatory trauma was the most frequent triggering event. No patient had coagulation disorders. A biopsy was performed in only four cases (17.4%). Treatment was symptomatic with a favorable outcome. CONCLUSIONS: ABH is still poorly documented in the literature, and its etiology remains uncertain. ABH mainly affects the soft palate of elderly adults and has a favorable evolution in a few days. The therapeutic approach is often focused only on the relief of symptoms. However, it can share some clinical features with more serious diseases. Therefore, clinicians must recognize these lesions to avoid misdiagnosis.

Uncontrolled bleeding during tooth extraction from an undiagnosed arteriovenous malformation.

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare congenital disorders of vascular morphogenesis. These lesions are characterised by high vascular flow with risk of severe bleeding from accidental trauma or surgical manipulation. Although infrequent, potentially life-threatening and fatal oral bleeding has been reported during extraction of tooth associated with AVM. This paper presents a case of uncontrolled bleeding in an adult female patient undergoing mandibular anterior tooth extraction. The bleeding was related to undiagnosed soft tissue AVM in gingivobuccal space. Management of the case with review of previously reported similar cases is presented.

[Clinical value of emergency endovascular embolization in the interventional treatment for oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma].

To evaluate the clinical value of emergency endovascular embolization in the interventional treatment for oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma, 32 patients with oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma, who received emergency endovascular embolization due to unsatisfactory hemostatic effect of conventional conservative treatment in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2014 to December 2019, were included in this study and their clinical data, laboratory data and imaging information were retrospectively analyzed. There were 16 males and 16 females, aged (60.6±13.6) years (34-88 years). Technical successful rate of emergency endovascular embolization, immediate successful rate of controlling hemorrhage, blood pressure before and after operation, hemoglobin before and after operation, postoperative complications and recurrence rate of oral hemorrhage were statistically analyzed. Results showed that technical successful rate of operation and immediate successful rate of controlling oral hemorrhage are both 100% (32/32). Recurrent oral hemorrhage occurred in 4 patients (13%). The hemorrhagic shock symptoms of all patients were significantly improved after interventional therapy. After operation, local swelling happened in 34% (11/32) patients and intermittent local pain happened in 22% (7/32) within 24 hours; the swelling and the pain gradually disappeared from 2nd to 5th days. Mild complications of transient fever happened in 9% (3/32) patients and disappeared spontaneously in the short term. No serious complications such as blindness, cerebrovascular accident or central nervous system disturbance occurred in all patients after operations. During the whole follow-up period (1 to 12 months), a total of 8 patients died. The causes of death were progression and metastasis of carcinoma (n=4), heart failure (n=2), severe pneumonia (n=1) and respiratory failure caused by recurrent oral hemorrhage (n=1). Owing to the remarkable short-term curative effect, repeatable operation, low recurrence rate of oral hemorrhage and low incidence of complications, emergency endovascular embolization can be used in the clinical therapy and application of oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma.

"I have been refused to be treated by three dentists": Barriers to patient care.

BACKGROUND: Factor X deficiency (known as; Stuart-Prower factor deficiency or F10 deficiency) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder. It affects one per 1 million individuals worldwide. Patients with inherited bleeding disorder reported difficulty in accessing primary dental care either due to their medical diseases or their related barriers. AIM: This article aims to identify barriers to oral health as perceived by the patient with factor X deficiency who had been refused treatment by three dentists. A further aim is to provide dentists with the knowledge required to manage patients diagnosed with factor X deficiency. METHODS AND CASE REPORT: A 30-year-old male with the inherited, severe factor X deficiency (<1%) was asked to complete a survey which includes 22 semistructured, validated questions to assess his perceived barriers to dental services. Dental examination revealed that the patient required having nonsurgical periodontal therapy under local anesthesia. The treatment plan was discussed with the patient and his hematologist. The patient's hematologist advised performing dental treatment shortly (ie, 1-2 h) after hematological cover with a prothrombin complex concentrate (1000 U; Octoplex® ) via intravenous infusion. The hematologist also prescribed tranexamic acid mouthwash (250 mg in 5 mL) and the patient was instructed to rinse his mouth for 3-5 min with 500 µg (10 mL) in case of bleeding following treatment. FINDINGS: The patient reported several barriers to dental services such as high anxiety levels regarding oral bleeding, difficulty in finding a suitable dental clinic, high cost of dental treatment, and the need for hematological cover prior to dental treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The proper communication between dentist and hematologist was a vital step to render safe and effective dental care and to reduce the patient's anxiety toward the dentist.

Controle de hemorragia intensa após exodontia em paciente anticoagulado ­ relato de caso / Control of severe bleeding after extraction in an anticoagulated patient - case report

INTRODUÇÃO: A anticoagulação é utilizada na prevenção de eventos tromboembólicos e indicada a diversos pacientes, inclusive valvopatas com prótese metálica, porém seu uso aumenta o risco de sangramento em procedimentos cirúrgicos. RELATO de CASO: paciente gênero masculino, 40 anos, valvopata aórtico-mitral por etiologia reumática com três cirurgias prévias, flutter atrial, miocardiopatia valvar, lesão hepática aguda com prótese metálica mitral internado na enfermaria de um hospital terciário para cirúrgica de retroca valvar e em uso de anticoagulante enoxaparina 70mg 2 vezes ao dia. Foi solicitada avaliação odontológica prévia a cirurgia cardíaca. No exame físico extraoral, paciente contactuante e deambulante e no exame físico intraoral (EFIO), dentado parcial superior e inferior, com presença de cárie e cálculo dentário. Na radiografia panorâmica e periapical, imagem radiolúcida sugestiva de lesão periapical em primeiro molar superior direito com tratamento endodôntico insatisfatório. Optado por remoção do foco infeccioso bucal para posterior liberação para cirurgia cardíaca. A exodontia foi realizada e evoluiu sem intercorrências. Entretanto, no terceiro dia de pós-operatório, paciente retorna com hemorragia bucal. Em EFIO, presença de coágulo mal formado e sangramento ativo na região da exodontia. A conduta realizada foi anestesia local, remoção de coágulo mal formado, curetagem periapical, nova sutura oclusiva da região e curativo local com antifibrinolitico. Novos episódios de sangramento ocorreram no pós operatório, totalizando cinco reabordagens cirúrgicas com o uso de hemostáticos locais e suturas oclusivas, mas sem sucesso. Foi discutido com equipe médica e optado por suspensão do anticoagulante para controle da hemorragia bucal por 48 horas. RESULTADO: Após intervenção odontológica associada a suspensão de medicação, paciente evoluiu sem outros episódios hemorrágicos e com cicatrização da região. Considerações finais: O caso enfatiza a importância da interação entre cirurgião dentista e equipe médica no controle de hemorragia bucal intensa após exodontia em paciente cardiopata grave em uso de anticoagulação de forma eficiente.