Topical tranexamic acid versus autotransfusion after total knee arthroplasty

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Guzel Y., Gurcan O. T., Golge U. H., DÜLGEROĞLU T. C., Metineren H.

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, vol.24, no.2, pp.179-182, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 24 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.1177/1602400212
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.179-182
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. To compare the use of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) with postoperative autologous transfusion (PAT) in terms of blood loss, need for allogeneic blood transfusion, and cost-effectiveness.