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A Case Report of Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma in an 86-Year-Old Patient.

Authors :
Gharaibeh S
Shurman A
Gharaibeh A
Torcuator R
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Aug 14; Vol. 16 (8), pp. e66846. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 14 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Fibrinolytic and coagulative hyperactivity is proven to have a role in liquefaction and progression of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). Tranexamic acid was one of the pharmaceutical options that was explored, as it inhibits the hyper-fibrinolytic activity and reduces the vascular permeability in CSDH, leading to a gradual resolution of the hematoma. In this case study, we present a case of using tranexamic acid for CSDH treatment in an 86-year-old patient with co-morbidities. The complete resolution of the hematoma following using tranexamic acid in this case with no history of recurrence in two years follow-up supports its efficacy in CSDH treatment and may be considered as one of the strategies that help prevent surgeries.<br />Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Gharaibeh et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39144412
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66846