Summary
We describe, for the first time, the use of topical tranexamic acid as an adjunct
to traditional methods in the control of bleeding in burns surgery. We illustrate
our use with a case example and continue to discuss the reasons we believe it is a
useful, effective and safe means of achieving haemostasis.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 10, 2011
Accepted:
September 19,
2011
Received:
July 20,
2011
Footnotes
☆This case has never been presented at any meeting prior to or at the time of submission of this paper and no funding was required.
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© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
