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Oral tranexamic acid associated with platelet transfusion to prevent hemorrhage in a patient with Glanzmann thrombasthenia.
General Dentistry 2019 January
Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare genetic disorder that alters platelet function. The clinical manifestations include purpura, epistaxis, gingival bleeding, and menorrhagia. For patients with GT, conventional surgical dental treatment may result in hemorrhagic complications. There are many reported ways to prevent hemorrhage in patients with GT during surgical procedures but no standardized recommendations. In this case study, a woman diagnosed with GT required 2 types of surgery (periodontal surgery and third molar extractions), which were performed on separate days. Preoperative evaluation and planning with a hematology service led to the transfusion of 1 pack of platelet concentrate immediately before each surgery. Additionally, the patient was prescribed oral tranexamic acid, which was started 1 day before each surgery and continued for 3 additional days. A distal wedge procedure was performed for the mandibular right third molar, and later the maxillary and mandibular left third molars were extracted. The use of oral tranexamic acid associated with a single platelet bag was effective in the present case, and no bleeding or thrombotic events were observed after either surgery. Although this coagulopathy is rare, dentists must be aware of its implications, which necessitate specific precautions for oral surgical procedures. Multidisciplinary integration and surgical planning can reduce the risk of complications for the patient.
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