Altawil Z, Gendron BJ, Schechter-Perkins EM. Topical use of tranexamic acid for the management of post-procedural rectal bleeding.
Am J Emerg Med 2018;
37:173.e3-173.e4. [PMID:
30343959 DOI:
10.1016/j.ajem.2018.09.037]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is increasingly used in the Emergency Department (ED). While the intravenous form has been extensively studied and used, it's utility in a topical formulation is not as widespread. Its reported use in the ED is mostly for control of epistaxis. We present a case of a 61 year old male with post-procedural rectal bleeding, responsive to topical application of tranexamic acid. This case report demonstrates another novel application of TXA in emergency care.
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