Epsilon-aminocaproic acid versus tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis study

Abstract Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery can be associated with significant blood loss. Among the problems associated with such blood loss is the need for transfusions of banked blood [1]. Transfusions not only have a financial consequence but also carry a small risk of disease tr...

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Main Authors: Osman Riaz, Adeel Aqil, Samir Asmar, Raees Vanker, James Hahnel, Christopher Brew, Richard Grogan, Graham Radcliffe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10195-019-0534-2