Kounis syndrome due to hirudotherapy (leech therapy) in emergency department; a case report [PDF]
Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2018 Kounis Syndrome is the development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) because of allergic reactions; allergens, such as foods, insect venom, iodine contrast agent or drugs can cause this syndrome.
Tolga Çakmak +4 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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Septic Gangrene and Thrombophlebitis Following Leech Therapy in a Patient with Undiagnosed Arterial Occlusive Disease: A Case Report [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical SciencesDifferent side effects have been reported for leech therapy, such as local itching, skin reactions, infection, bleeding disorders, and anemia. The present study described a rare and lethal adverse event following leech therapy.A 63-year-old man was ...
Mohadeseh Ostovar +4 more
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In vivo selection of a multidrug-resistant Aeromonas salmonicida during medicinal leech therapy [PDF]
New Microbes and New Infections, 2018 We report the selection in a 15-year-old boy of a multidrug-resistant, extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Aeromonas salmonicida after medicinal leech therapy that required an antibiotic prophylaxis based on piperacillin/tazobactam and ...
E. Ruppé +8 more
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Medicinal Leech Therapy in Acute Herpes Zoster Condition- A Case Report
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesHerpes zoster is an acute viral skin disease characterized by the painful skin rashes, burning sensation, blisters, and post-herpetic neuralgia caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). In immune-compromised people, many dermatomes are implicated.
Pawan B. Itankar +2 more
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Management of nonhealing venous ulcer in systemic sclerosis with leech therapy—A case report
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare disease characterized by autoimmune pathogenesis, alterations to the vascular system, and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Nonhealing venous ulcers are quite common in SSc patients.
Pooja Sharma, Divya Kajaria
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Efficacy and Safety of Hirudotherapy for Improving Sperm Quality Parameters in Male Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Male infertility, often characterized by impaired sperm parameters, remains a significant clinical challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hirudotherapy (medicinal leech therapy) in improving sperm quality ...
Mozhde‐Sadat Abtahi‐Forooshani +3 more
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Leech Therapy for Treating Priapism: Case Report. [PDF]
Iran J Public Health, 2017 Priapism is well-defined by persistent, painful penile erection which happens without sexual stimulation. Currently, the hirudotherapy is practiced to treat venous congestion and subsequent compartment syndrome. Here we will report a case of a male with priapism treated by leeches.
Asgari SA, Rostami S, Teimoori M.
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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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Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2022 Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common causes of disability in diabetic patients. Applying a method to achieve the highest therapeutic effect in patients is desirable. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of leech therapy
Farshad Alemi +6 more
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