Tranexamic acid treatment of hemothorax in two patients with malignant mesothelioma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Patients with malignant mesothelioma may present with hemothorax. We used a combination of oral and intrapleural tranexamic acid to treat two patients with this severe complication. Initiation of treatment with this potent anti-fibrinolytic drug resulted in rapid reduction of bleeding and of transfusion requirements.
Medical subject headings
- Hemothorax
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Neoplasms
- Tranexamic Acid