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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Excess fluid accumulation (seroma/hematoma) post-breast implant reconstruction can lead to significant complications.
  • Topical tranexamic acid (TXA) is being investigated for its potential to reduce fluid accumulation and subsequent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing postoperative fluid production and complications in mastectomy pockets during immediate breast reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • A paired, double-blind, randomized controlled trial involving patients undergoing bilateral mastectomies with immediate direct-to-implant reconstruction.
  • One breast pocket received 3g of TXA solution, while the contralateral pocket received normal saline.
  • Solutions were soaked for 5 minutes prior to implant placement, with postoperative drain outputs and complications meticulously recorded.

Main Results:

  • Topical TXA use led to a 30.5% mean reduction in drain output compared to the control side.
  • Drains in the TXA-treated group were removed 1.4 days sooner on average.
  • Complication rates were significantly lower in the TXA group (5.67%) versus the control group (28.3%), with a notable reduction in operative hematomas.

Conclusions:

  • Soaking the mastectomy bed with topical TXA before implant insertion effectively decreases drain output and reduces postoperative complications.
  • Topical TXA administration is a promising option for minimizing complications in alloplastic breast reconstruction.