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tranexamic acid and Breast Cancer

tranexamic acid has been researched along with Breast Cancer in 18 studies

Tranexamic Acid: Antifibrinolytic hemostatic used in severe hemorrhage.

Research Excerpts

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"A randomized double-blind trial has shown that, in 160 women with breast cancer undergoing lumpectomy or mastectomy with axillary clearance, perioperative and postoperative administration of tranexamic acid 1 g three times daily resulted in a significant reduction in the mean postoperative drainage volume compared with patients given placebo (283 versus 432 ml, P < 0."9.07Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer. ( Haberthuer, F; Harder, F; Kreuter, U; Laffer, U; Oertli, D, 1994)
"Intravenous tranexamic acid safely reduces risk of hematoma in implant-based breast reconstruction."7.96Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events. ( Banuelos, J; Harless, CA; Jacobson, SR; Manrique, OJ; Martinez-Jorge, J; Nguyen, MT; Tran, NV; Weissler, JM, 2020)
"Tranexamic acid (TA) has antifibrinolytic property and is being extensively used in controlling blood loss."5.56Role of tranexamic acid in axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients. ( Dhar, A; Kataria, K; Kumar, C; Lohani, KR; Ranjan, P; Srivastava, A, 2020)
"A randomized double-blind trial has shown that, in 160 women with breast cancer undergoing lumpectomy or mastectomy with axillary clearance, perioperative and postoperative administration of tranexamic acid 1 g three times daily resulted in a significant reduction in the mean postoperative drainage volume compared with patients given placebo (283 versus 432 ml, P < 0."5.07Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer. ( Haberthuer, F; Harder, F; Kreuter, U; Laffer, U; Oertli, D, 1994)
"Intravenous tranexamic acid safely reduces risk of hematoma in implant-based breast reconstruction."3.96Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events. ( Banuelos, J; Harless, CA; Jacobson, SR; Manrique, OJ; Martinez-Jorge, J; Nguyen, MT; Tran, NV; Weissler, JM, 2020)
"Its role in reducing postoperative blood loss in breast surgery remains unclear."3.01The Effects of Tranexamic Acid in Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ( Huynh, MNQ; McRae, MC; McRae, MH; Voineskos, S; Wong, CR, 2023)
"Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug that can be used to treat and prevent bleeding."1.72 ( Bosselmann, K; Keck, M; Lohmeyer, JA; Müller-Wittig, S; Wittig, KS, 2022)
"Tranexamic acid (TA) has antifibrinolytic property and is being extensively used in controlling blood loss."1.56Role of tranexamic acid in axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients. ( Dhar, A; Kataria, K; Kumar, C; Lohani, KR; Ranjan, P; Srivastava, A, 2020)
"A case of advanced breast cancer with cerebral metastasis and pleurisy is reported in which irradiation and cytostatics had failed to retard progressive growth and spread of the tumour."1.26Treatment of advanced breast cancer with chemotherapeutics and inhibition of coagulation and fibrinolysis. ( Astedt, B; Mattsson, W; Tropé, C, 1977)

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (11.11)18.7374
1990's3 (16.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (11.11)24.3611
2020's11 (61.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Keck, M1
Bosselmann, K1
Müller-Wittig, S1
Wittig, KS1
Lohmeyer, JA1
Calpin, GG1
McAnena, PF1
Davey, MG1
Calpin, P1
Kerin, MJ1
McInerney, N1
Walsh, SR1
Lowery, AJ1
Liechti, R1
van de Wall, BJM1
Hug, U1
Fritsche, E1
Franchi, A1
Safran, T1
Vorstenbosch, J1
Viezel-Mathieu, A1
Davison, P1
Dionisopoulos, T1
Huynh, MNQ1
Wong, CR1
McRae, MC1
Voineskos, S1
McRae, MH1
Sipos, K1
Kämäräinen, S1
Kauhanen, S1
Lohani, KR2
Kumar, C2
Kataria, K2
Srivastava, A2
Ranjan, P2
Dhar, A2
Ausen, K1
Hagen, AI1
Østbyhaug, HS1
Olafsson, S1
Kvalsund, BJ1
Spigset, O1
Pleym, H1
Weissler, JM1
Banuelos, J1
Jacobson, SR1
Manrique, OJ1
Nguyen, MT1
Harless, CA1
Tran, NV1
Martinez-Jorge, J1
Mishra, S1
Handa, G1
Knight, H1
Banks, J1
Muchmore, J1
Ives, C1
Green, M1
Soper, DE1
Bonnema, J1
van Geel, AN1
Wiggers, T1
Ligtenstein, DA1
Choy, A1
McCulloch, PG1
Oertli, D1
Laffer, U1
Haberthuer, F1
Kreuter, U1
Harder, F1
Rutqvist, LE1
Bolund, C1
Friberg, S1
Einhorn, N1
Wallgren, A1
Astedt, B1
Mattsson, W1
Tropé, C1

Clinical Trials (8)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
The Effect of Topical Administration of Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Bleeding and Seroma Formation in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy: A Prospective Placebo-controlled Double Blinded Randomized Study[NCT02627560]Phase 4202 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-01-31Completed
Randomized Study on the Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid to Wound Bed for Hemostasis in the Setting Granulating Wounds Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery[NCT04541303]Early Phase 162 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2020-10-08Recruiting
Tranexamic Acid Usage in Bilateral Mastectomy to Reduce Post-surgical Drainage[NCT05554211]Phase 230 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-07-12Recruiting
Use of TRanEXamic Acid in Reduction Mammoplasty (TREX-ARM): a Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT04947514]Phase 498 participants (Actual)Interventional2021-10-29Completed
Effects of Tranexamic Acid for Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Control Trial[NCT04918589]Phase 3106 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-08-31Not yet recruiting
Does a Single Steroid Injection Reduce the Formation of Postmastectomy Seroma[NCT00307606]Phase 440 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2005-12-31Recruiting
Minimization of Bleeding Complications Through Utilization of Perioperative Tranexamic Acid in Breast Surgery: A Randomized Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Trial[NCT02615366]Phase 4800 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2016-02-29Not yet recruiting
Pilot RCT: Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Post Mastectomy Patients for Seroma and Hematoma Prevention[NCT03738527]Phase 4100 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2019-10-07Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Number of Breasts With Development of Hematoma

The number of breasts with clinically significant hematoma (collection of blood under the skin) requiring either conservative management or operative washout was determined. (NCT04947514)
Timeframe: Up to 30 days

Interventionbreasts (Number)
Treatment Side (Right or Left)2
Placebo Side (Right or Left)1

Number of Participants Requiring a Blood Transfusion

The number of participants requiring blood transfusion was based on the postoperative decline in hematocrit level (NCT04947514)
Timeframe: Up to 30 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Treatment Side (Right or Left)0
Placebo Side (Right or Left)0

Number of Participants With Deep Vein Thrombosis/Venous Thromboembolism

Incidence of clinically significant deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism detected on imaging (ultrasound or CT scan) (NCT04947514)
Timeframe: Up to 30 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Treatment Side (Right or Left)0
Placebo Side (Right or Left)0

Reviews

3 reviews available for tranexamic acid and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
The role of tranexamic acid in reducing post-operative bleeding and seroma formation in breast surgery: A meta-analysis.
    The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, 2023, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Antifibrinolytic Agents; Blood Loss, Surgical; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Hematoma; Humans; Seroma; T

2023
Tranexamic Acid Use in Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2023, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Antifibrinolytic Agents; Blood Loss, Surgical; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Hematoma; Humans; Mastectom

2023
The Effects of Tranexamic Acid in Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2023, 12-01, Volume: 152, Issue:6

    Topics: Antifibrinolytic Agents; Blood Loss, Surgical; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Hematoma; Humans; Postopera

2023

Trials

3 trials available for tranexamic acid and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
Topical Tranexamic Acid in Breast Reconstruction: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2023, 10-01, Volume: 152, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Blood Loss, Surgical; Blood Transfusion; Breast Ne

2023
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Topical moistening of mastectomy wounds with diluted tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding: randomized clinical trial.
    BJS open, 2020, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2020
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Contusions; Double-Blind Me

1994

Other Studies

12 other studies available for tranexamic acid and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
    Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V..., 2022, Volume: 54, Issue:6

    Topics: Antifibrinolytic Agents; Blood Loss, Surgical; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Male; Mastectomy; M

2022
Topical tranexamic acid reduces postoperative hematomas in reduction mammaplasties.
    Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS, 2023, Volume: 83

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Blood Loss, Surgical; Breast Neoplasms; Cohort Stu

2023
Role of tranexamic acid in axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients.
    The breast journal, 2020, Volume: 26, Issue:7

    Topics: Axilla; Breast Neoplasms; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Lymph Node Excision; Mastectomy; Prospecti

2020
Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2020, Volume: 146, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast; Breast Implants; Breast Neoplasms; Dose-Response Relationshi

2020
Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2020, Volume: 146, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast; Breast Implants; Breast Neoplasms; Dose-Response Relationshi

2020
Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2020, Volume: 146, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast; Breast Implants; Breast Neoplasms; Dose-Response Relationshi

2020
Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2020, Volume: 146, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast; Breast Implants; Breast Neoplasms; Dose-Response Relationshi

2020
Role of tranexamic acid in axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients: Does it help in reducing lymphedema?
    The breast journal, 2021, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Lymph Node Excision; Lymphedema; Tranexamic Acid

2021
Role of tranexamic acid in axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients: Does it help in reducing lymphedema?
    The breast journal, 2021, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Lymph Node Excision; Lymphedema; Tranexamic Acid

2021
Examining the use of intraoperative tranexamic acid in oncoplastic breast surgery.
    The breast journal, 2019, Volume: 25, Issue:5

    Topics: Antifibrinolytic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Hematoma; Humans; Mammaplasty; Mastectomy; Retros

2019
The intrauterine device: a good thing revisited.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 2013, Volume: 121, Issue:5

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; B

2013
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1994, Volume: 81, Issue:11

    Topics: Breast; Breast Neoplasms; Drainage; Exudates and Transudates; Humans; Tranexamic Acid; Wound Healing

1994
Perioperative and postoperative tranexamic acid reduces the local wound complication rate after surgery for breast cancer.
    The British journal of surgery, 1995, Volume: 82, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticoagulants; Breast Neoplasms; Humans; Neoplasm Metastasis; Tranexamic Acid

1995
[Treatment of advanced cancer with Cyclocapron (tranexamic acid)].
    Lakartidningen, 1977, Aug-10, Volume: 74, Issue:32

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Adult; Aged; Breast Neoplasms; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Humans; Melanoma

1977
Treatment of advanced breast cancer with chemotherapeutics and inhibition of coagulation and fibrinolysis.
    Acta medica Scandinavica, 1977, Volume: 201, Issue:5

    Topics: Anticoagulants; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Blood Coagulation; Brain Neoplasms;

1977