Prophylactic use of epsilon aminocaproic acid for oral surgery in a patient with hereditary angioneurotic edema

May;53(5):298-302.

A case is reported for the first time of a patient with hereditary angioneurotic edema who had oral surgery and teeth extractions while being treated with epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA). The mechanism of action and possible further use of this medication for similar clinical situations are discussed.

Available online at: http://www.jacionline.org/article/0091-6749%2874%2990109-2/abstract