Posts by Nida Fatima, MD
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Topical Tranexamic Acid: An Effective Hemostatic Agent for Complex Spine Surgeries
In a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing topical tranexamic acid (tTXA) with IV TXA and saline, neurosurgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital determined that tTXA, used at the end of spinal deformity surgery, effectively promotes hemostasis but does not reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
