Abstract:Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma (TLST) is frequently associated with chest and abdominal injuries. Multilevel spinal fusions require a longer operative time, with significant soft tissue stripping as well as blood loss, which frequently leads to allogenic blood transfusion. Topical TXA might enhance patient safety, reducing excessive postoperative bleeding. To evaluate effect of topically applied 1 g TXA on postoperative whole blood transfusion and blood loss in neurologically intact patients with thoracolumb… Show more
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