Antifibrinolytics reduces blood loss in thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lowell LeowJosiah NgHai Dong LuoAndrew M T L ChoongHarish MithiranTheo KofidisJohn Kit Chung Tam

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2021)

We conclude that the use of antifibrinolytics appears to reduce postoperative blood loss by reducing chest drain output, transfusion requirements and length of stay after thoracic surgery.

Keyphrases

thoracic surgery
patients undergoing
cardiac surgery
sickle cell disease