Tranexamic acid versus fibrin sealant in primary total hip replacement: a comparative study.

Aatif MahmoodSeif SawalhaAaron BorboraGunasekaran KumarViju Peter

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2017)

Both fibrin sealant and intravenous tranexamic acid were effective in reducing blood loss. However, tranexamic acid use reduced post-operative transfusion requirements.

Keyphrases

total hip
total knee arthroplasty
platelet rich plasma
cardiac surgery
high dose
sickle cell disease
low dose
acute kidney injury