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Published on: January 19, 2024
Topical use of tranexamic acid for the management of post-procedural rectal bleeding
Zaid Altawil1, Bryan J Gendron2, Elissa M Schechter-Perkins3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston 02118, MA, USA; Department of Pharmacy, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston 02118, MA, USA.
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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