73. Tranexamic acid in patients undergoing adult spinal deformity surgery

Antifibrinolytic agents are used during ASD surgery to minimize blood loss and transfusion requirements. Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces the risk of blood loss and transfusion after ASD surgery, but there persists concern for prothrombotic effects, myocardial infarction, stroke, and postoperative neurologic events including seizures.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research