Severe Hemorrhage during an Incisional Biopsy: A Report of a Case

Background Surgical procedures under local anesthesia are routinely employed by the dentist and are susceptible to significant complications which demand immediate care from the dental professional. Report This report presents a case of severe arterial hemorrhage during a simple removal of a lesion during an incisional biopsy. Summary In the event of severe arterial hemorrhage in a conventional dental office, manual compression for containing the hemorrhage and use of an adequate light source to correctly visualize the origin of the bleeding is recommended. If visible, the dental surgeon must attempt to perform vascular ligature or an occlusive suture. If the hemorrhage cannot be controlled after these measures, the patient must be transported to a hospital while continuing local compression during transit. Citation Cheng CK, Gaia BF, de Oliveira Neto HG, Martini MZ, Aburad A, Shinohara EH. Severe Hemorrhage during an Incisional Biopsy: A Report of a Case. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 March;(8)3:097-103.