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Postoperative bleeding
Excessive hemorrhage occurring after oral surgery, requiring intervention beyond normal hemostatic measures.
Full Definition
Postoperative bleeding refers to hemorrhage that occurs following oral surgical procedures, exceeding normal expected bleeding and requiring active management. Causes include inadequate initial hemostasis, medication effects, or patient factors such as hypertension or bleeding disorders. Management may involve pressure, suturing, hemostatic agents, or in severe cases, surgical re-exploration to identify and control bleeding sources.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from normal post-surgical oozing which resolves with standard measures.
In Context
- "The patient returned with significant postoperative bleeding requiring hemostatic sutures." — Emergency visit note
- "Prevention of postoperative bleeding includes thorough curettage and primary closure." — Surgical protocol
Also known as
post-surgical hemorrhage
secondary bleeding
Contrasted with
normal hemostasis
controlled bleeding
Don't confuse with
primary bleeding
normal oozing