Effectiveness Of Tranexamic Acıd Application Wıth Different Doses On Bleeding, Edema And Physician Comfort In Orthognathıc Surgery Patients

Overview

The aim of this clinical study conducted in accordance with the information in the literature is to compare the effects of administering tranexamic acid during orthognathic surgery, at different doses. Specifically, investigators aim to compare the effects of administering 1 ampoule IV (approximately 3 mg/kg) and 2 ampoules IV (approximately 6 mg/kg), and evaluate their impact on intraoperative bleeding (ml), surgical duration (min), postoperative swelling, and intraoperative surgical field evaluation (Fromme Scale), by comparing them with control group (applying no drug administration) patient data.

This prospective double blind clinical study was approved by the Bezmialem Vakif University Clinical Research Ethics Committee (2022-E.6706). All patients were provided detailed explanations of the surgical procedure and potential adverse events, underwent preoperative anesthesia assessments, and provided informed consent. A total of 60 patients were included in the study and were randomly assigned to three groups: Study Group 1 (N=20), Study Group 2 (N=20), and Control Group (N=20). In Study Group 1, patients received local anesthesia prior to bimaxillary osteotomy, followed by intravenous administration of 250 mg / 2.5 mL tranexamic acid before starting with the incision. In Study Group 2, patients also received local anesthesia before bimaxillary osteotomy, followed by intravenous administration of 250 mg / 2.5 mL tranexamic acid for le fort 1 and, a second dose of 250 mg / 2.5 mL tranexamic acid was administered for beginning of the sagittal split osteotomy. The Control Group, Group 3, did not receive any medication before or after surgery. All patients underwent bimaxillary surgery using the same surgical technique and same surgical team.