Topical tranexamic acid as a novel treatment for bleeding peptic ulcer: A randomised controlled trial

Topical tranexamic acid as a novel treatment for bleeding peptic ulcer: A randomised controlled trial

Background: Peptic ulcers are among the most common causes of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in children. The standard care for GI bleeding is endoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. We aimed to assess the effect of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) via endoscopic procedures in children...

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Main Authors: Mandana Rafeey, Maryam Shoaran, Robabeh Ghergherechi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Children
gastrointestinal bleeding
peptic ulcer
tranexamic acid
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2016;volume=13;issue=1;spage=9;epage=13;aulast=Rafeey

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http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2016;volume=13;issue=1;spage=9;epage=13;aulast=Rafeey

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