Can topical application of tranexamic acid reduce blood loss in thoracic surgery?
In our experience, the topical use of tranexamic-acid after lung surgery reduces postoperative bleeding and blood transfusion volume. The topical administration of tranexamic-acid is safe without increasing the risk of post-operative complications related to pharmacological side-effects.
The limitations were small sample size with the low severity of depression and the use of actigraphy for only one night.