Blood loss following orthognathic surgery varies widely and sometimes transfusions are needed.

Thomas B Dodson

Journal of Evidence-based Dental Practice 2011 December

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Blood loss in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review. Piñeiro-Aguilar A, Somoza-Martín M, Gandara-Rey JM, García-García A. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011;69(3):885-92.

REVIEWER: Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the range of information available to help surgeons better prepare themselves, their patients, and the auxiliary support for orthognathic surgery and transfusion requirements

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available

TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

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