Does tranexamic acid reduce blood loss during head and neck cancer surgery?

Does tranexamic acid reduce blood loss during head and neck cancer surgery?

Background and Aims: Transfusion of blood and blood products poses several hazards. Antifibrinolytic agents are used to reduce perioperative blood loss. We decided to assess the effect of tranexamic acid (TA) on blood loss and the need for transfusion in head and neck cancer surgery. Methods: After...

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Main Authors: Atul P Kulkarni, Devendra A Chaukar, Vijaya P Patil, Rajendra B Metgudmath, Rohini W Hawaldar, Jigeeshu V Divatia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Blood transfusion, cancer surgery, hypercoagulability, tranexamic acid
Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2016;volume=60;issue=1;spage=19;epage=24;aulast=Kulkarni

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