Preoperative Systemic Tranexamic Acid in Tonsillectomy and Adeno-tonsillectomy: A Relevant Underrated Outcome

Introduction Tranexamic acid, a synthetic anti-fibrinolytic plasminogen inhibitor, a relatively safe drug, is reported to reduce bleeding in various surgical procedures. Our study was to identify the efficacy of tranexamic acid in reducing intraoperative bleeding during tonsillectomy and adeno-t...

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Main Authors: Rajarajeswari Nalamate, Jishana J, Mary Kurien, Sajeiv Koshy, Mamie Zachariah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West Bengal 2022-03-01
Series:Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/560