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Aminocaproic acid prophylaxis in traumatic hyphema.

T W Wilson1, J B Jeffers, L B Nelson

  • 1Cataract and Primary Eye Care, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa 19107.

Ophthalmic Surgery
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Aminocaproic acid effectively prevents rebleeding in traumatic hyphema patients. This prophylaxis reduced secondary bleeding rates from 25% to 2% in a retrospective study.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Care
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Traumatic hyphema can lead to significant secondary bleeding.
  • Current management strategies aim to prevent rebleeding and stabilize clots.
  • Aminocaproic acid is a potential therapeutic agent for clot stabilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of oral aminocaproic acid in reducing rebleeding rates in patients with traumatic hyphema.
  • To assess the impact of aminocaproic acid prophylaxis on secondary bleeding incidence.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted over a 1-year period.
  • Data from 105 patients with traumatic hyphema were analyzed.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: those receiving aminocaproic acid prophylaxis and those who did not.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of rebleeding in patients receiving aminocaproic acid prophylaxis was 2%.
  • The incidence of rebleeding in patients not receiving prophylaxis was 25%.
  • Aminocaproic acid demonstrated a significant reduction in secondary bleeding rates.

Conclusions:

  • Oral aminocaproic acid is an effective prophylactic measure against rebleeding in traumatic hyphema.
  • Aminocaproic acid therapy is associated with a substantial decrease in secondary bleeding complications.
  • The findings support the use of aminocaproic acid for managing traumatic hyphema.

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