title: "Antihemophilic factor is not the only answer for all factor VIII deficiencies." Case report of odontogenic infection in a patient with hemophilia A, complicated by factor VIII inhibitors, and managed by transfusion of antihemophilic factor and factor VIII inhibitor bypass activity.
abstract: Dental extraction in hemophiliacs with acquired inhibitors is always a risky procedure, which often presents a lot of problems associated with bleeding. A known case of hemophilia A complicated with factor VIII inhibitors and having odontogenic infection was successfully managed by transfusion of factor VIII inhibitor bypass activity (FEIBA) and antihemophilic factor. Past medical history was significant for multiple factor VIII transfusions. Bethesda assay done to identify inhibitors revealed low titer factor VIII inhibitors. Extraction of the involved tooth was done after transfusion of FEIBA with low-dose protocols. Minimal bleeding was noted after extraction which was controlled by local measures. FEIBA was proven to be highly effective, and no side effects of the product were observed.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Sudheesh
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: K S N Siva
authors: KS
authors: Bharani
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: H Y
authors: HY
authors: Kiran
authors: Department of Pathology, J J M Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: Suresh
authors: S
authors: Hanagavadi
keywords: Antihemophilic factor; factor VIII inhibitor bypass activity; factor VIII inhibitors; hemophilia; tooth extraction