Meta-Analysis
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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2023; 11(13): 2992-3001
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.2992
Efficacy and safety of intravenous tranexamic acid in total shoulder arthroplasty: A meta-analysis
Hua-Mei Deng
Hua-Mei Deng, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Deng HM designed and conducted the study; Deng HM read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hua-Mei Deng, MM, Professor, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 111 Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China. szydenghm@126.com
Received: January 9, 2023
Peer-review started: January 9, 2023
First decision: February 20, 2023
Revised: March 8, 2023
Accepted: March 27, 2023
Article in press: March 27, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) results in a large amount of perioperative blood loss due to severe trauma.

Research motivation

Therefore, through the inclusion of high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), a meta-analysis was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) in the perioperative period of TSA, thereby providing a high-quality evidence-based basis for clinical application.

Research objectives

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate the safety and efficacy of intravenous TXA in TSA.

Research methods

Meta-analysis.

Research results

A total of 5 RCTs with level 1 evidence were included. There were 369 cases, with 186 in the TXA group and 183 in the placebo group. The meta-analysis showed that TXA can significantly reduce total blood loss during the perioperative period [WMD = -249.56, 95% confidence interval (CI): -347.6 to -151.52, P < 0.0001], and the incidence of adverse reactions was low (OR = 0.36, 95%CI: 0.16-0.83, P = 0.02). Compared with the placebo group, the TXA group had significantly less total haemoglobin loss (WMD = -34.39, 95%CI: -50.56 to -18.22), less haemoglobin fluctuation before and after the operation (WMD = -0.6, 95%CI: -0.93 to -0.27) and less 24-h drain output (WMD = -136.87, 95%CI: -165.87 to -106.49). There were no significant differences in the operation time (P = 0.11) or hospital length of stay (P = 0.30) between the two groups.

Research conclusions

The application of intravenous TXA in the perioperative period of TSA can significantly reduce the total volume of perioperative blood loss and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, so TXA is worthy of widespread clinical use.

Research perspectives

Multicentre, large-sample prospective RCTs are needed in the future to further verify the findings of this study. In TSA, the impact of intravenous TXA on medical costs and patient satisfaction in the postoperative period should also be evaluated, which will be conducive to comprehensive evaluation of the clinical value of intravenous TXA.