Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]
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Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi · Jun 2010
Meta Analysis[A meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of using tranexamic acid in spine surgery].
To assess the effectiveness and safety of using tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss in spine surgery through a meta-analysis. ⋯ This meta-analysis indicates that the use of TXA infusion for patients undergoing spine surgery is effective in reducing total blood loss, transfusion volumes and the rate of transfusion, yet doesn't raise the risk of postoperative DVT.