In:
Gerodontology, Wiley, Vol. 39, No. 2 ( 2022-06), p. 218-221
Abstract:
Identifying the causes of accidental oral bleeding can be difficult in patients with dementia. The aim of this study was to highlight the effectiveness of multidisciplinary consultation, which proved extremely useful in investigating the cause of bleeding in this case. Case presentation An 86‐year‐old woman on anticoagulants who had been admitted to a geriatric facility experienced repeated oral bleeding of unknown cause, initially attributed to periodontitis. Conclusion Along with anticoagulant use, a multidisciplinary consultation attributed the bleeding to the use of a spoon at mealtimes and possible scratching at the wound by the patient with her fingers.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0734-0664
,
1741-2358
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2133401-8
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