Application of Topical Tranexamic Acid Reduces Postoperative Blood Loss after Posterior Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Abstract:Purpose: There is limited literature regarding the topical use of tranexamic acid (TXA) to control postoperative bleeding during spinal deformity correction and fusion procedures, which often require blood transfusions. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of topical TXA on postoperative blood loss in patients undergoing deformity correction and posterior spinal fusion (PSF) surgeries.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted between January 2011 and April 2017 in 51 patients with adolescent idiopathic … Show more
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