Intravenous tranexamic acid is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism following sarcoma resection.

Devon FosterRonnie SebroHillary GarnerRupert StanboroughAaron C Spaulding Krista A Goulding Matthew T Houdek Benjamin K Wilke

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2023)

Our results demonstrate a higher associated risk of PE following TXA use in sarcoma surgery and caution is warranted with TXA use in this patient population.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
inferior vena cava
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
case report
high dose
surgical site infection
low dose