S Caleb Freeman, Michael S Heath, Brett Neill, Caroline Morris, Olivia M Lucero, Wesley Yu, Anna Bar, Justin J Leitenberger
BACKGROUND: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is increasingly being used to prevent hemorrhagic complications after dermatologic surgery. Interpolated flap repairs following Mohs micrographic surgery are at risk for increased bleeding events and unplanned health care utilization, particularly among patients on antithrombotic medication. OBJECTIVE: To assess bleeding events after interpolated flap repair in patients receiving TXA compared with those who did not. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review identified interpolated flap repairs in a 5-year period...
September 14, 2023: Dermatologic Surgery: Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]