Topical Tranexamic Acid for Bilateral Breast Reduction Surgery

Summary

Hematoma is a common complication of bilateral breast reduction (BBR) surgery. This can lead to pain and discomfort experienced by the patient, in addition to greater use of valuable healthcare resources. Previous studies have shown correlation between the use of tranexamic acid (TXA), an anti-fibrinolytic, and reduced post-surgical bleeding complication events. In this randomized control trial (RCT) evaluation TXA use in BBR, for which one breast will be randomized to have TXA applied topically, while the other will have normal saline (NS) placebo applied. The primary objective of this prospective blinded randomized control trial study is to determine if the administration of topical TXA in BBR reduces the incidence of surgical site hematoma compared to placebo within 2 weeks following surgery. The results of this study will be used to inform the design of a larger multicentered RCT on TXA in breast surgery.

Timeline

Start

2022-08

Primary completion

2024-08

Completion

2024-08

Publications

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