Unraveling Liver Clot and its Management in Periodontal Surgery

Surgical procedures may disrupt the clotting mechanism, leading to uncontrolled bleeding post-operatively, sometimes in patients with systemic diseases. Uncontrolled bleeding may occur due to various reasons, and it can usually be managed by placing pressure packs or closure of the surgical site. As we know, hemostasis arrests bleeding, but sometimes, the clot may increase in size, leading to liver clot formation. In some instances, bleeding may occur due to secondary hemorrhage or venous hemorrhage, which may end up in the formation of a liver clot. It is named so because it appears similar to liver tissue. This review article explains various etiologies, histopathological features, and the management of liver clots that occur after periodontal surgery.