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Campana MD, Aliberti A, Acerra A, Sammartino P, Dolce P, Sammartino G, Gasparro R. The Effectiveness and Safety of Autologous Platelet Concentrates as Hemostatic Agents after Tooth Extraction in Patients on Anticoagulant Therapy: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Trials. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5342. [PMID: 37629387 PMCID: PMC10455824 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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One of the common challenges in oral surgery is dealing with patients who are taking oral anticoagulant/antiaggregant drugs. Several local hemostatic agents have been proposed as an alternative to conventional suturing. Among these, autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) have been widely used to decrease the risk of hemorrhage after dental extraction. Nevertheless, there is a lack of consensus regarding the superiority of any one specific hemostatic agent over the others. This systematic review is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of APCs as hemostatic agents after tooth extraction in patients on anticoagulant therapy. A literature search was conducted of articles published before March 2023 on PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Studies on the use of APCs in patients undergoing dental extractions and being treated with anticoagulant drugs were included. Only randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) published up to March 2023 were included; the outcomes assessed were the time to hemostasis, the presence of post-operative bleeding and pain, and the effectiveness of wound healing. The risk of bias for each RCT was assessed by using the 'risk of bias' tool (RoB 1.0). The research revealed 6 RCTs. The findings indicated that patients on anticoagulant therapy who received APCs without discontinuing their medication experienced a decreased post-operative bleeding, a shorter hemostasis time, reduced pain, and accelerated wound healing. However, due to the high/unclear risk of bias of the studies included, no definitive conclusions can be drawn on the superiority of APCs as hemostatic agents over other similar products. Additional studies are required to validate these findings.
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- Maria Domenica Campana
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.D.C.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (R.G.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.D.C.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (R.G.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.D.C.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (R.G.)
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.D.C.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (R.G.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.D.C.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (R.G.)
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Chang WC, Tai AZ, Tsai NY, Li YCE. An Injectable Hybrid Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA)/Phenyl Isothiocyanate-Modified Gelatin (Gel-Phe) Bioadhesive for Oral/Dental Hemostasis Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2386. [PMID: 34301143 PMCID: PMC8309571 DOI: 10.3390/polym13142386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Biomaterials are widely used for effectively controlling bleeding in oral/dental surgical procedures. Here, gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) was synthesized by grafting methacrylic anhydride on gelatin backbone, and phenyl isothiocyanate-modified gelatin (Gel-Phe) was synthesized by conjugating different gelatin/phenyl isothiocyanate molar ratios (G/P ratios) (i.e., 1:1, 1:5, 1:10, 1:15, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, and 1:150) with gelatin polymer chains. Afterward, we combined GelMA and Gel-Phe as an injectable and photo-crosslinkable bioadhesive. This hybrid material system combines photo-crosslinking chemistry and supramolecular interactions for the design of bioadhesives exhibiting a highly porous structure, injectability, and regulable mechanical properties. By simply regulating the G/P ratio (1:1-1:15) and UV exposure times (15-60 s), it was possible to modulate the injectability and mechanical properties of the GelMA/Gel-Phe bioadhesive. Moreover, we demonstrated that the GelMA/Gel-Phe bioadhesive showed low cytotoxicity, a highly porous network, and the phenyl-isothiourea and amine residues on Gel-Phe and GelMA polymers with synergized hemostatic properties towards fast blood absorption and rapid clotting effect. An in vitro porcine skin bleeding and an in vitro dental bleeding model confirmed that the bioadhesive could be directly extruded into the bleeding site, rapidly photo-crosslinked, and reduced blood clotting time by 45%. Moreover, the in situ crosslinked bioadhesive could be easily removed from the bleeding site after clotting, avoiding secondary wound injury. Overall, this injectable GelMA/Gel-Phe bioadhesive stands as a promising hemostatic material in oral/dental surgical procedures.
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- Wan-Chun Chang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (W.-C.C.); (N.-Y.T.)
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- Ph.D. Program of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (W.-C.C.); (N.-Y.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (W.-C.C.); (N.-Y.T.)
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Anticoagulation Use prior to Common Dental Procedures: A Systematic Review. Cardiol Res Pract 2019; 2019:9308631. [PMID: 31275643 PMCID: PMC6589257 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9308631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Currently, the number of patients on oral anticoagulation is increasing. There is a paucity of data regarding maintaining oral anticoagulation (especially novel oral anticoagulants) around the time of specific dental procedures. A dentist has three options: either to stop anticoagulation, to continue it, or to bridge with heparin. A systematic review of 10 clinical trials was conducted to address this issue. It was found that continuing anticoagulation during dental procedures did not increase the risk of bleeding in most trials. Although none of the studies reported a thromboembolic event after interruption of anticoagulation, the follow-up periods were short and inconsistent, and the heightened thromboembolic risk when stopping anticoagulation is well known in the literature. Heparin bridging was associated with an increased bleeding incidence. We recommend maintaining oral anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists and novel oral anticoagulants for the vast majority of dental procedures along with the use of local hemostatic agents.
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Dézsi CA, Dézsi BB, Dézsi AD. Management of dental patients receiving antiplatelet therapy or chronic oral anticoagulation: A review of the latest evidence. Eur J Gen Pract 2018; 23:196-201. [PMID: 28743214 PMCID: PMC5774272 DOI: 10.1080/13814788.2017.1350645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The perioperative management of patients treated with antithrombotic medications who undergo surgical procedures represents a common clinical problem. Dental interventions are usually associated with a low risk of bleeding; however, the dental implications of new antithrombotic agents are not yet fully understood. The present review is based on the latest evidence and recommendations published on the periprocedural management of dental patients treated with single or dual antiplatelet therapy, vitamin K antagonists, or direct oral anticoagulants for a variety of indications.
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- Csaba András Dézsi
- a Department of Cardiology , Petz Aladár County Teaching Hospital , Győr , Hungary
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- c Department of Cardiology , State Hospital for Cardiology , Balatonfüred , Hungary
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Kumbargere Nagraj S, Prashanti E, Aggarwal H, Lingappa A, Muthu MS, Kiran Kumar Krishanappa S, Hassan H. Interventions for treating post-extraction bleeding. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018; 3:CD011930. [PMID: 29502332 PMCID: PMC6494262 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011930.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Post-extraction bleeding (PEB) is a recognised, frequently encountered complication in dental practice, which is defined as bleeding that continues beyond 8 to 12 hours after dental extraction. The incidence of post-extraction bleeding varies from 0% to 26%. If post-extraction bleeding is not managed, complications can range from soft tissue haematomas to severe blood loss. Local causes of bleeding include soft tissue and bone bleeding. Systemic causes include platelet problems, coagulation disorders or excessive fibrinolysis, and inherited or acquired problems (medication induced). There is a wide array of techniques suggested for the treatment of post-extraction bleeding, which include interventions aimed at both local and systemic causes. This is an update of a review published in June 2016. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions for treating different types of post-extraction bleeding. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the following databases: Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register (to 24 January 2018), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (the Cochrane Library, 2017, Issue 12), MEDLINE Ovid (1946 to 24 January 2018), Embase Ovid (1 May 2015 to 24 January 2018) and CINAHL EBSCO (1937 to 24 January 2018). The US National Institutes of Health Trials Registry (ClinicalTrials.gov) and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched for ongoing trials. We searched the reference lists of relevant systematic reviews. SELECTION CRITERIA We considered randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated any intervention for treating PEB, with male or female participants of any age, regardless of type of teeth (anterior or posterior, mandibular or maxillary). Trials could compare one type of intervention with another, with placebo, or with no treatment. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three pairs of review authors independently screened search records. We obtained full papers for potentially relevant trials. If data had been extracted, we would have followed the methods described in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions for the statistical analysis. MAIN RESULTS We did not find any randomised controlled trial suitable for inclusion in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We were unable to identify any reports of randomised controlled trials that evaluated the effects of different interventions for the treatment of post-extraction bleeding. In view of the lack of reliable evidence on this topic, clinicians must use their clinical experience to determine the most appropriate means of treating this condition, depending on patient-related factors. There is a need for well designed and appropriately conducted clinical trials on this topic, which conform to the CONSORT statement (www.consort-statement.org/).
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- Sumanth Kumbargere Nagraj
- Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka‐Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), ManipalDepartment of Oral Medicine and Oral RadiologyJalan Batu HamparBukit BaruMelakaMalaysia75150
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka‐Manipal Medical College, (Manipal Academy of Higher Education)Department of ProsthodonticsJalan Batu HamparBukit BaruMelakaMalaysia75150
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- King George's Medical UniversityDepartment of ProsthodonticsKGMU CampusLucknowUttar PradeshIndia
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- Bapuji Dental College and HospitalOral Medicine & RadiologyDavangereKarnatakaIndia
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- Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra UniversityPaediatric Dentistry2C Akme Park, Pedo PlanetPaediatric Dental Centre, OPP S&S POWER LTD,PorurChennaiIndia600116
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal Academy of Higher Education)Department of ProsthodonticsJalan Batu HamparMelakaMalaysia75150
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- International Islamic University MalaysiaDepartment of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Oral Diagnosis, Kulliyyah of DentistryKuala LumpurMalaysia
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Caliskan M, Tükel HC, Benlidayi ME, Deniz A. Is it necessary to alter anticoagulation therapy for tooth extraction in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants? Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2017; 22:e767-e773. [PMID: 29053656 PMCID: PMC5813996 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.21942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The number of patients using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) instead of vitamin K antagonists (VKA) is increasing and there is limited data on the safety of tooth extractions in patients taking DOACs. The aim of this study was to compare the amount of bleeding (AOB) and postoperative complications after tooth extractions between patients taking VKAs and patients taking DOACs without altering the anticoaguation therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study consisted of four groups: Direct thrombin inhibitor group, factor Xa inhibitor group, warfarin group and a control group. A single tooth was extracted in each patient and routine coagulation test values were recorded prior to extraction. AOB was measured for 20 minutes after tooth extraction. The patients were evaluated on 2nd and 7th days after extraction for bleeding. Status of bleeding was classified as no bleeding, mild bleeding controlled by gauze pads, moderate bleeding controlled by hemostatic agents and severe bleeding required hospitalization. Analysis of variance, chi square test and correlation analysis were used for statistical analysis of data. RESULTS A total of 84 patients (48 male, 36 female) were included in this study. The mean age of patients was 57 (38-87) years. Mean AOB was 1388.6±913.0, 1909.29±1063.1, 3673±1415.4, 1593.33±672.5 mg for direct thrombin inhibitor, factor Xa inhibitor, warfarin and control groups respectively. Mean AOB was significantly higher for warfarin group, compared to other groups (p<0.05). The number of patients showing mild and moderate bleeding was significantly higher in warfarin group compared to other groups on the 2nd postextraction day (p=0.001). No bleeding was occurred in control group on 2nd and 7th postextraction days and no bleeding was occurred in direct thrombin inhibitor group on 7th postextraction day. The number of bleeding events among groups was not statistically significant on 7th postextraction day (p=0.251). CONCLUSIONS Patients taking warfarin had more bleeding compared to patients taking direct oral anticoagulants after tooth extractions. In patients taking direct oral anticoagulants simple tooth extractions can be safely carried out without altering the anticaogulant regimen with the use of local hemostatic agents.
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- M Caliskan
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Ağiz ve Çene Cerrahisi ABD, 01330 Sariçam, Adana, Türkiye,
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Hasegawa T, Yanamoto S, Tachibana A, Kojima Y, Koyama Y, Maeda M, Komori T. The risk factors associated with postoperative hemorrhage after tooth extraction: a multi-center retrospective study of patients receiving oral antithrombotic therapy. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 21:397-404. [PMID: 28879623 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-017-0645-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to retrospectively investigate the multivariate relationships between specific risk factors and postoperative hemorrhage after tooth extraction in patients who were prescribed oral antithrombotic therapy. Risk factors for postoperative hemorrhage after tooth extraction were evaluated using univariate and multivariate analyses. Patient characteristics such as age and gender; the presence or absence of known comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cerebral infarction, and alcohol consumption; and perioperative diarrhea were assessed. The drug used for antithrombotic therapy, preoperative blood test results, the presence or absence of preoperative antibiotics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administration, the total number of extracted teeth, and the type of surgical procedures were also evaluated. We found that the preoperative administration of antibiotics (odds ratio (OR) = 2.52), an increased prothrombin time international normalized ratio (PT-INR) value (OR = 1.94), and the extraction of multiple teeth (OR = 2.10) were significantly associated with postoperative hemorrhage. There was no significant association between postoperative hemorrhage and any other demographic factors or comorbidities, including concomitant alcohol use. We demonstrated the multivariate relationship between the risk factors and postoperative hemorrhage after tooth extraction in patients receiving oral antithrombotic therapy. Surgeons should be aware of these risks and monitor the PT-INR of anticoagulated patients.
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- Takumi Hasegawa
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Oral Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kakogawa Central City Hospital, Kakogawa, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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Shi Q, Xu J, Zhang T, Zhang B, Liu H. Post-operative Bleeding Risk in Dental Surgery for Patients on Oral Anticoagulant Therapy: A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8:58. [PMID: 28228727 PMCID: PMC5296357 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background and Objective: Minor dental surgery is invasive and hemorrhagic. Thus, in patients treated with anticoagulants, the bleeding risk related to these invasive procedures is concerning. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate this risk by comparing the post-operative bleeding rates of oral anticoagulation treatment (OAT) patients (without interrupted or altered anticoagulant intake) with non-OAT patients. Methods: PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library were searched for eligible studies that compared the post-operative (following minor dental surgery) bleeding rates of OAT patients without interrupted or altered therapy with those of non-OAT patients. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Subgroup analyses were used to identify the association between the bleeding rate and different dental surgeries or anticoagulants. Results: Thirty two full text articles were assessed for eligibility and 20 studies were excluded according to the selection criteria. Finally, 12 studies and a total of 2102 OAT patients and 2271 non-OAT patients were included. A pooled analysis indicated that the post-operative bleeding risk in OAT patients is higher than that of non-OAT patients (RR: 2.794, 95% CI: 1.722-4.532, P = 0.000). The pooled RRs in the dental implant surgery and dental extraction subgroups were 2.136 (95% CI: 0.825-5.531, P = 0.118) and 2.003 (95% CI: 0.987-4.063, P = 0.054), respectively. As for the different oral anticoagulants, the pooled RR in the subgroup of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) was 1.603 (95% CI: 0.430-5.980, P = 0.482), while the pooled RR in the vitamin K antagonists subgroup was 3.067 (95% CI: 1.838-5.118, P = 0.000). Conclusion: Under current evidence, OAT patients were under a higher post-operative bleeding risk than the non-OAT patients following minor dental surgery. For the dental implant surgeries and dental extractions, our study failed to demonstrate a higher risk of bleeding in the OAT patients compared with the non-OAT patients. Besides, The NOACs might be safer than the vitamin K antagonists in dental implant surgery. However, more well-designed studies are required for future research.
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- Quan Shi
- Institute of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing, China
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- Institute of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing, China
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- Institute of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing, China
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- Institute of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing, China
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- Institute of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing, China
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Zirk M, Fienitz T, Edel R, Kreppel M, Dreiseidler T, Rothamel D. Prevention of post-operative bleeding in hemostatic compromised patients using native porcine collagen fleeces-retrospective study of a consecutive case series. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 20:249-54. [PMID: 27139018 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-016-0560-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Various anticoagulant therapy regimes bear the risk of postsurgical bleeding events after dental extractions. Local hemostyptic measures, e.g., collagen fleeces, are applied by surgeons to prevent such bleedings. No standard protocol in prevention of bleeding events has met general acceptance among surgeons yet. PURPOSE The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine if post-operative bleeding can be prevented by suturing native collagen fleeces into extraction wounds immediately after teeth removal, regardless what anticoagulant regime is performed. METHODS A total of 741 extraction units were removed from 200 consecutive in-ward patients with or without alternation of different anticoagulant therapy regimes. Anti-vitamin K agents were the most prescribed drugs (n = 104, 52 %), followed by Acetylsalicylate (ASS) (n = 78, 39 %). Nineteen (9.5 %) patients received a dual anti-platelet therapy. Out of 104 patients receiving an anti-vitamin K agent (phenprocoumon), 84 patients were bridged, 20 patients continued to their anticoagulant therapy without alterations. Following careful tooth extraction, extraction sockets were filled using a native type I and III porcine collagen sponge (Collacone, Botiss Biomaterials, Berlin), supported by single and mattress sutures for local hemostasis. Post-operative bleeding events were rated according to their clinical relevance. RESULTS In the post-operative phase, 8 out of 200 consecutively treated patients experienced a post-operative bleeding event. All of them had been designated for a long-term anti-vitamin K therapy (p ≤ 0.05), and extractions were performed under a heparin bridging regime (n = 6) or an uninterrupted anti-vitamin K agent therapy (n = 2). No bleeding events occurred in patients with ASS 100 therapy or low-dose LMWH therapy (p ≤ 0.05), or in patients with dual anti-platelet therapy (0 out of 24). None of the bleeding events put patients' health at risk or required systemic intervention. CONCLUSION Sufficiently performed local hemostyptic measures, like the application of collagen fleeces in combination with atraumatic surgery, bears a great potential for preventing heavy bleeding events in hemostatic compromised patients, regardless of their anticoagulant therapy.
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- Matthias Zirk
- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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