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Case Reports
. 2025 Mar 11;17(3):e80388.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.80388. eCollection 2025 Mar.

Management of Dental Extraction in Liver Cirrhosis: A Case Report

Ibtihag S Elnaem  1 , Ebtehal M Aloudah  2 , Hawaa A Essa  3 , Layla H Alenzi  4 , Albandri M Alghris  4
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Management of Dental Extraction in Liver Cirrhosis: A Case Report

Ibtihag S Elnaem et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Cirrhosis prevalence varies worldwide, with high incidence rates observed in populations with high rates of hepatitis infection and alcohol consumption. Portal hypertension, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and heightened vulnerability to infections are common in patients with advanced liver disease. In addition to impairing hemostasis, immune function, and metabolism, chronic liver disease increases susceptibility to oral and systemic infections. Because it affects infection risk, drug metabolism, and hemostasis, liver illness and dentistry interact in a crucial way. Patients with liver illness are more susceptible to oral infections, and impaired liver function can change how well regularly given drugs are cleared. A 54-year-old female with liver cirrhosis and a significant medical history presented with pain in the lower left teeth. This case study emphasizes the challenges involved in managing patients with liver cirrhosis and preventing postoperative complications using the essential examination for accurate and effective treatment in an academic-based clinic.

Keywords: hail; liver cirrhosis; omfs; oral and maxillofacial surgery; saudi arabia.

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Human subjects: Consent for treatment and open access publication was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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