Local hemostatic technic using a celluloid splint in bleeding disorders.

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1993-03-01
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Controlling hemorrhage from dental treatment in bleeding disorder patients is one of the most serious procedures encountered by the dentist. In the Dental Division, Ramathibodi hospital, dentists use local hemostatic technics combined with replacement therapy, local hemostatic agents and antifibrinolytics in the management of bleeding disorders in dental patients, such as leukemia, ITP, hemophilia. Celluloid splints as an adjunct therapy is very beneficial in controlling hemorrhage in dental procedures as shown by 5 years experience with 278 patients. The advantages are: less expensive, lesser days hospitalized, better outcomes. Presently it is used as a routine technic in dental treatment.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Im-erbsin T, Suwannuraks M. Local hemostatic technic using a celluloid splint in bleeding disorders. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1993 ; 24 Suppl 1(): 167-8
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/35487
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Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health