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Hemorrhagic complications in dermatologic surgery DERMATOLOGIC THERAPY Bunick, C. G., Aasi, S. Z. 2011; 24 (6): 537-550

Abstract

The ability to recognize, manage, and, most importantly, prevent hemorrhagic complications is critical to performing dermatologic procedures that have safe and high quality outcomes. This article reviews the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors and patient dynamics that are central to preventing such an adverse outcome. Specifically, the role that anticoagulants and anti-platelet agents, hypertension, and other medical conditions play in the development of postoperative hemorrhage are discussed. In addition, this article provides practical guidelines on managing bleeding during and after surgery.

View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01454.x

View details for Web of Science ID 000303004600004

View details for PubMedID 22515669