A Comparative Study to verify the Efficacy of Preoperative Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Control of Tonsillectomy Bleeding

JOURNAL TITLE: An International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics

Author
1. S Abhilash
2. KB Prashanth
ISSN
0975-444X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1219
Volume
8
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of ENT, JJM Medical College, Davangere Karnataka, India
    1. Department of ENT, JJM Medical College, Davangere Karnataka, India
  • Article keywords
    Bleeding, Tonsillectomy, Tranexamic acid

    Abstract

    Objectives

    This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of the drug tranexamic acid administered preoperatively in controlling the bleeding during tonsillectomy intraoperatively.

    Materials and methods

    A total of 50 patients who underwent tonsillectomy were randomized into two groups. Group I (study group): Intravenous tranexamic acid was given with dose of 10 mg/kg. Group II (control group): Tranexamic acid injection was not given. Intraoperative amount of bleeding was assessed in each case.

    Results

    The study group had significant reduction in bleeding and the p-value was <0.05, which was statistically significant, when compared to control group. There were no side effects of the drug observed.

    Conclusion

    Single intravenous dose of tranexamic acid at a dose of 10 mg/kg preoperatively is effective in control of tonsillectomy bleeding.

    How to cite this article

    Santosh UP, Prashanth KB, Abhilash S. A Comparative Study to verify the Efficacy of Preoperative Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Control of Tonsillectomy Bleeding. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2016;8(1):22-25.

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