Short-term prophylaxis in patients with angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency undergoing dental procedures: An observational study.

BACKGROUND:Patients affected by angioedema due to hereditary and acquired C1-inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (HAE and AAE, respectively) report trouble accessing dental care, due to the risk of a life-threatening oropharyngeal and laryngeal attack triggered by dental procedures. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Andrea Zanichelli, Mario Ghezzi, Ivan Santicchia, Romualdo Vacchini, Marco Cicardi, Antonella Sparaco, Girolamo Donati, Vito Ranìa, Alberto Busa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230128