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AAOS2017: Tranexamic acid appears safe and effective in fracture surgery

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April 2017

AAOS2017: Tranexamic acid appears safe and effective in fracture surgery

Vol: 6| Issue: 4| Number:7| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Efficacy And Safety Of Tranexamic Acid In Orthopedic Fracture Surgery: A Meta Analysis And Systematic Review

Contributing Authors:
K Amer CL Haydel

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Nine studies (randomized controlled trials/cohort studies) were included in this meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in patients undergoing fracture surgery. Total blood loss, transfusion rate, hemoglobin drop, and the incidence of venous thromboembolic complications were analyzed in this meta-analysis. Results demonstrated significantly lower total blood loss, smal...

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