The use of tranexamic acid in paediatric adenotonsillectomy – A systematic review and meta-analysis

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are two of the most commonly performed ENT procedures in children, with over 500,000 cases performed annually in the United States. Whilst generally considered a safe and well-tolerated operation, it is not without its risks and complications including pain, nausea, anorexia and most importantly bleeding and post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage.

Citation:
Hannigan A, Bumbak P, Brennan-Jones CG, Hintze J. The use of tranexamic acid in paediatric adenotonsillectomy – A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;186.

Keywords:
Adenoidectomy; Paediatrics; Post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage; Tonsillectomy; Tranexamic acid

Abstract:
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are two of the most commonly performed ENT procedures in children, with over 500,000 cases performed annually in the United States. Whilst generally considered a safe and well-tolerated operation, it is not without its risks and complications including pain, nausea, anorexia and most importantly bleeding and post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage.