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Review of Thrombocytopenia and Perioperative Management in Dentistry

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Thrombocytopenia may be caused by a variety of underlying systemic diseases. Mechanisms resulting in low levels of circulating platelets can be categorized into three categories: decrease in platelet production, an increase in platelet sequestration, or peripheral destruction of platelets. Peripheral platelet destruction may be further classified as immune or nonimmune mediated. The management of thrombocytopenia is based on the severity of the underling systemic disorder and clinical extent of the bleeding. A detailed history and physical exam, review of laboratory values, and scope of the anticipated dental procedure will determine the optimal perioperative management of the thrombocytopenic patient.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA

    Hani F. Braidy

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  1. Department of Dentistry, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Department of Dentistry, Paterson, New Jersey, USA

    Richard P. Szumita

  2. Department of Pharmacy Services, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Pharmacy Services, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Paul M. Szumita

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Braidy, H.F. (2018). Review of Thrombocytopenia and Perioperative Management in Dentistry. In: Szumita, R., Szumita, P. (eds) Hemostasis in Dentistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71240-6_5

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