Hirudotherapy for limb ischemia in the pediatric intensive care unit: A retrospective observational cohort [PDF]
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023 BackgroundAcute limb ischemia due to microvascular malperfusion may be refractory to initial therapies. Medicinal leech therapy (hirudotherapy) has been attempted in plastic and reconstructive surgery to improve venous congestion in ischemic flaps ...
Sameh M Said +2 more
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Effects of hirudotherapy on liver functions, lipid profile, and insulin sensitivity in rats with metabolic syndrome [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Metabolic syndrome (METS) is a multifactorial cardiometabolic disorder characterized by abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, substantially increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and ...
Fatih Cakir +2 more
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Leech therapy of nipple‐areolar complex (NAC) congestion in reduction mammoplasty: A case report [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2021 Leech therapy is a safe, easy‐to‐use, cost‐effective traditional treatment to save reattached body parts and flaps in reconstructive plastic surgery especially in cases with blood circulatory problems.
Narges Vasei, Katayoun Jahangiri
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Wound healing potential of bark paste of Pongamia pinnata along with hirudotherapy: A case report [PDF]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2021 Chronic wound is one of a leading cause of amputation worldwide. Successful management of chronic wound has become a challenge to all existing medical systems across the world.
Dinusha Balasooriya +2 more
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Systematic review of medicinal leech therapy in urology [PDF]
African Journal of Urology, 2023 Background Medicinal leech therapy, otherwise known as hirudotherapy or leeching, has been utilized for numerous pathologies over centuries. The technique resurfaced in modern medicine for its beneficial effects in microsurgical complications ...
Alexander O. Battin +2 more
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Lichen Planus Due to Hirudotherapy
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2021 Lichen planus is a traumatic (koebner positive), chronic, inflammatory and autoimmune disease affecting the oral and genital mucosa, scalp and nails.
Munise Daye +2 more
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Leech Application-related Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report [PDF]
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma, 2023 Leech therapy (Hirudotherapy) is a method used in the treatment of many diseases since ancient times.Although many complications have been reported following the use of this method, no systemic life-threateningbleeding has yet been described.
Umit Dolek +3 more
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Cutaneous Pseudolymphoma Due to Hirudotherapy
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2019 Pseudolymphoma, also known as Jessner’s lymphocytic infiltration, is a benign but usually chronic, T-cell infiltrating disease with erythematous papules and plaques usually seen on the skin of the face, neck, and back. The use of leech therapy also known
Selami Aykut Temiz +4 more
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Improving Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease With Hirudotherapy. [PDF]
Cureus, 2021 Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Critical limb ischemia is a complication of PAD that leads to severe pain at rest, numbness, and absent or diminished pulses in the legs or feet. Revascularization with surgery or endovascular intervention is required to re-establish blood flow to the ...
Afify O, Alkhouri S, Lauder N.
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Scientometric analysis of medicinal leech therapy [PDF]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2020 Background: Hirudotherapy, also known as medicinal leech therapy, has been used to treat a wide range of disorders for thousands of years since Ancient Egypt.
Engin Şenel +2 more
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