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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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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Prophylactic versus reactive leech therapy for venous congestion after fingertip replantation: A retrospective comparative study and literature review [PDF]
JPRAS OpenIntroduction: Although the efficacy of medicinal leech therapy for managing venous congestion after fingertip replantation is well recognized, an optimal, standardized application protocol remains undefined.
Yusuke Kameda +4 more
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Aeromonas hydrophila Infection following Leech Therapy for the Treatment of Nipple–Areola Complex Congestion after Breast Reduction: A Case Report [PDF]
Archives of Plastic SurgerySeveral strategies for the management of venous congestion of the nipple–areola complex (NAC) after reduction mammaplasty have been proposed. Among these, hirudotherapy represents an ancient but still effective method, even though the risk of infections ...
Matteo Torresetti +3 more
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Leeching as Salvage Venous Drainage in Ear Reconstruction: Clinical Case and Review of Literature [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018 Background:. Ear avulsion is a rare complication of different traumas, such as car accidents, human or animal bites and stab wounds, and can result in dramatic cosmetic consequences for the patient.
Federico Facchin, MD +4 more
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Foot and ankle biomaterials: a comprehensive review of current applications, challenges, and future directions [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic TranslationMetallic biomaterials enable successful reconstruction and fixation of skeletal tissues by supporting repair, load-bearing function, and anatomical alignment in foot and ankle surgery. However, the unique anatomic and biomechanical demands of this region,
Peter Elvin +8 more
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Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Iranian Medical Students Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Cross‐Sectional Survey [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses a wide variety of health practices and products that are generally not included in conventional medicine.
Salman Vojdani +6 more
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Salvage of a nasal chondrocutaneous flap after a traumatic avulsion injury using a combination of treatments polydeoxyribonucleotide injection, continuous non-rebreather mask oxygen therapy, and chemical leeching: a case report [PDF]
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2023 Skin avulsions are severe traumatic injuries, in which sections of skin and subcutaneous tissue are torn off from the body, and the surgical management and salvage of these injuries are quite challenging due to their high morbidity and mortality.
Hook Sun, Min Young Kim, Jin Woo Kim
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Current Biology, 2003 Proporciona una introducción básica para el conocimiento de las sanguijuelas, incluyendo su hábitat, la dieta, cómo se reproducen y las características físicas. El texto tiene dos niveles de dificultad y dos tamaños de letra para proporcionar una base para una mejor lectura.
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Application of Leech Therapy After Replantation of Severed Distal Fingers
Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Objective: Prevention and treatment of venous crisis after reconstructive microsurgery is complicated and every clinician has concern about it. We present our clinical experience with blood-sucking leech therapy for replantation of severed fingers ...
ShiZhuang +7 more
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