Australian dental journal
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Australian dental journal · Sep 2010
Case ReportsManagement of third molar removal with a single dose of recombinant Factor IX (BeneFIX) and local measures in severe haemophilia B.
Patients with inherited bleeding disorders have historically had factor cover for oral surgery. Factor support is expensive, time consuming and places the patient at a potential risk of blood-borne diseases. This case describes the use of a significant reduction in factor support for a severe haemophilia B patient having third molars surgically removed. ⋯ Oral surgery may be performed on patients with inherited bleeding disorders using minimal factors and local haemostatic measures. A study of this patient population has commenced at The Alfred Hospital.