The possibility of using tranexamic acid for the treatment of bleeding in otorhinolaryngology

: This article is focused on the analysis of the literature publications pertaining to the problem of bleeding in otorhinolaryngology. It reports the epidemiological data on the structure of bleeding and the main methods used to arrest it. Special attention is given to the possibilities of application of tranexamic acid as an effective hemostatic agent not only for systemic but also for topical administration.