Aspirin-induced post-gingivectomy haemorrhage: a timely reminder.
A case report is described of significant aspirin-induced haemorrhage following a gingivectory procedure in an organ transplant patient. Aspirin-induced platelet impairment secondary to low-dose aspirin was implicated as the cause of the haemorrhage. Haemostasis was eventually achieved after platelet transfusion. The case illustrates the problems that can arise when carrying out gingival surgery on patients medicated with low-dose aspirin.
Thomason
J M
JM
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Seymour
R A
RA
Murphy
P
P
Brigham
K M
KM
Jones
P
P
D000328:Adult; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005886:Gingival Hypertrophy / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D010974:Platelet Aggregation / Q000187:drug effects; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D001241:Aspirin