title: Oral surgery for patients on anticoagulant therapy: current thoughts on patient management.
abstract: Minor oral surgical procedures make up a significant part of the daily practice of dentistry. With the increased sophistication of medical technology and medications there is increased likelihood of performing surgery on patients who are being treated for conditions that require some type of anticoagulant therapy. These patients are at an increased risk for perioperative bleeding or thrombotic complications if anticoagulation is discontinued or the dosage is adjusted. Therefore, a fine balance needs to be obtained and adequate preparation of these patients is the key to establishing this balance. This article reviews suggested approaches to the management of such patients.
authors: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica. ldoonquah@hotmail.com
authors: Ladi
authors: L
authors: Doonquah
authors: Anika D
authors: AD
authors: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013511:Minor Surgical Procedures; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006490:Hemostatics