Tranexamic Acid and Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of tranexamic acid prior adenotonsillectomy in children can reduce surgical and postoperative bleeding.

Timeline

Start

2010-01

Primary completion

2010-11

Completion

2010-12

Publications

• Brum MR, Miura MS, Castro SF, Machado GM, Lima LH, Lubianca Neto JF. Tranexamic acid in adenotonsillectomy in children: a double-blind randomized clinical trial. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2012 Oct;76(10):1401-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.04.028. Epub 2012 Jun 16.

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