Is topical tranexamic acid a better alternative for selected cases of anterior epistaxis management in the Emergency Department?
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چکیده
Epistaxis is a well-known problem that is mostly self-limited. In certain cases it requires packing or cauterization. Tranexamic acid has been tried and has shown promising results. Here we report a case of prolonged epistaxis in a patient on dual anti-platelet agent therapy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of emergency medicine
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تاریخ انتشار 2018