Utility of Tranexamic acid to minimize blood loss in brain tumour surgery

Syed Sarmad Bukhari, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim

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Abstract

Tranexamic acid is emerging as a useful option for a number of clinical indications, by virtue of its anti-fibrinolytic properties that allow better haemostasis and lesser blood loss. Herein, the authors have attempted to summarize the existing evidence on the possible role of tranexamic acid in brain tumour surgeries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)764-766
Number of pages3
JournalJPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume70
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2020

Keywords

  • Tranexamic acid, brain tumor, coagulation, hemostasis.

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