A randomized controlled trial on the effects of collagen sponge and topical tranexamic acid in posterior spinal fusion surgeries

Abstract Background This is a randomized controlled trial research to assess the hemostatic efficacy of gelatin sponge, collagen sponge, and topical use of tranexamic acid (TXA) on postoperative blood loss in posterior spinal fusion surgeries. Methods We recruited patients with spinal degenerative d...

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Main Authors: Derong Xu, Qianyu Zhuang, Zheng Li, Zhinan Ren, Xin Chen, Shugang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0672-2