title: Maxillary tuberosity fracture: a life-threatening haemorrhage following simple exodontia.
abstract: Maxillary tuberosity fracture is a potential complication of routine exodontia of posterior maxillary teeth. On rare occasions, such a complication can result in torrential haemorrhage due to the close proximity of significant vessels to the area. We present a case of life-threatening haemorrhage complicating a tuberosity fracture during simple extraction of a maxillary posterior tooth. The local anatomy of the region is discussed and we provide guidelines for general dental practitioners for the management of the complication of a tuberosity fracture during routine exodontia.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. aber9890@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bertram
authors.forename: A C A
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Akbiyik
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haddad
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Zoud
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D020896:Hypovolemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000098:blood supply; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000209:etiology*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000209:etiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult