Ulnar Artery Thrombosis Following Tranexamic Acid Administration for Craniosynostosis Repair.

Pediatric craniosynostosis repair with cranial vault reconstructive surgery can be associated with significant blood loss. Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, has been shown to decrease blood loss and transfusion volume in craniofacial surgery. Nonetheless data regarding the safety of TXA remains limited. The authors describe a case of ulnar artery thrombosis following ulnar arterial line placement in a patient who received TXA for cranial vault reconstructive surgery.