Fixing the Mesh in Inguinal Hernia Repair: Where Do We Stand?—Reply

Novik, Bengt

doi:10.1001/archsurg.2011.191

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“…Anti-fibrinolytic agents are widely used in clinical practice to reduce some hernia complications. Aprotinin, Tranexamic acid (TXA) and aminocaproic acid are the three most used [ 10 ]. TXA is a synthetic anti-fibrinolytic agent that is a lysine amino acid derivative.…”

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The topical application of tranexamic acid to control bleeding in inguinal hernia surgery candidate patients: A randomized controlled trial

Hamedani

Akbari

Sayaydi

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Background and objectives Inguinal hernia surgery is a common procedure, especially for the elderly, who usually use anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of tranexamic acid (TXA) on the complications of inguinal hernia repair in patients using antiplatelets. Patients and methods This study is a randomized controlled trial that was performed during the 2018–2019 years. Forty patients with inguinal hernia and antiplatelet use were enrolled randomly into the two groups. In the intervention group, the patients received two injectable form (500mg/5 mL) of TXA, totally 10 mL as a topical application at the surgical site, and then the patient's surgical site was seen every 8 h for 48 h, and the patient was examined daily for one week. Results The mean length of hospitalization, seroma, hematoma and infection in the two groups were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). However, the duration of surgery in the TXA group was significantly shorter than in the control group (54.85 vs. 68.72 min) (P < 0.001). The mean bleeding during surgery was significantly lower in the TXA group than in the control group (P < 0.001). Conclusion The findings of present study indicate that topical TXA has a high ability to control bleeding. As a result, TXA is beneficial in terms of reducing bleeding and increasing the surgeon's satisfaction. Therefore, it is recommended that TXA be prescribed for patients requiring inguinal hernia surgery with a high risk of bleeding.

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