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Review
. 2025 Feb;135(2):488-490.
doi: 10.1002/lary.31900. Epub 2024 Nov 7.

Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Treating Epistaxis?

Kelti M Munroe  1 , Leigh J Sowerby  2 , Christopher J Chin  1
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Review

Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Treating Epistaxis?

Kelti M Munroe et al. Laryngoscope. 2025 Feb.

Abstract

Topical tranexamic acid is used to treat epistaxis. We reviewed the evidence for this practice, and found based on the current literature, it may be a useful adjunct in managing epistaxis.

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