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Impact of Preoperative Anemia on Surgical Success in Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Elder R, He P, Fuller A, Nadella S, Theken KN, Panchal N · 2026-07-22

Patients with higher preoperative red blood cell counts and hemoglobin levels experienced better outcomes following surgery for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, independent of disease severity at presentation.

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