Journal article
Safety and Efficacy of Anti-Fibrinolytics in Orthopedic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Minimizing blood transfusions following elective orthopedic procedures is desirable given the risks associated with transfusion, including cost, infection, and allergic reactions. Anti-fibrinolytic agents may reduce perioperative blood loss but are used infrequently possibly due to a lack of data supporting their efficacy and concerns about increased risks for venous thromboembolism (VTE). We performed a …
Authors
Kagoma YK; Nematullah A; Lim WP; Crowther MA
Journal
Blood, Vol. 108, No. 11,
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 16, 2006
DOI
10.1182/blood.v108.11.628.628
ISSN
0006-4971