ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY FOT THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT

DESCRIPTION

This bookis a detailed guide to theidentification and appropriate management of patients whorepresent a high risk when performingoral and maxillofacial surgery or thecomplex procedures that are increasingly attempted by general dental practitioners.Emphasis is also placed on evaluation of themedically compromised patient for outpatientanesthesia. The book is systematicallydivided into a series of chapters focusingon the medical conditions most commonly encountered in practice and oncurrent treatmentstandards. Each chapter outlines evidence-based guidelines for evaluation of patients toestablish whether they are suitable candidates for oral surgery. In addition, commonly encountered clinical management dilemmas are thoroughly explored. Lastly, this book willenable the provider to understandwhether there is a need toseek medical clearance before proceeding. It will be aninvaluable guide for both oral and maxillofacialsurgeons and general dentists.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery for the Cardiovacsular Patient.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery in Patients with Respiratory Disease.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery and Liver Diseases.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery for the Renally CompromisedPatient.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery for the Immune CompromisedPatient.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery and Metabolic Disorders.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery and Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery for the Substance Abuse Patient.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery and Hematologic Diseases.

Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery and Neurological Diseases.

Management Dilemmas in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.