Temporary clamping of drain combined with tranexamic acid reduce blood loss after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with a significant blood loss. Several methods have been reported to reduce postoperative blood loss and avoid homologous blood transfusions. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of...

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Main Authors: Chareancholvanich Keerati, Siriwattanasakul Pichet, Narkbunnam Rapeepat, Pornrattanamaneewong Chaturong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/124