Low dose tranexamic acid reduces blood transfusion rate after total knee arthroplasty: A population-based study in Taiwan

Previous reports, mostly small clinical trials conducted in USA or Europe, indicated that tranexamic acid (TXA) would be effective for reducing blood transfusions after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, large scale studies are needed regarding the effectiveness and safety issue of complication...

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Main Authors: Kuan-Lin Liu, Ing-Ho Chen, Shu-Hui Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664616000024