Scientometric analysis of medicinal leech therapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2018.11.006
Abstract: 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. Leech therapy is also mentioned as a minimal invasive technique… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; leech therapy; hirudotherapy; medicinal leech ... See more keywords
Kounis syndrome due to hirudotherapy (leech therapy) in emergency department; a case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tjem.2017.12.005
Abstract: 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. Hirudotherapy (leech therapy) is increasingly used… read more here.
Keywords: emergency department; leech therapy; syndrome; kounis syndrome ... See more keywords
Leech Therapy for Complex Facial Lacerations
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007111
Abstract: Abstract Facial trauma can pose challenging reconstructive obstacles in both maintaining tissue viability and restoring aesthetic appearance. Medicinal leech therapy can help to promote vascular decompression in the setting of venous congestion. A retrospective chart… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; venous congestion; leech therapy; medicinal leech ... See more keywords
Lethal Aeromonas veronii Sepsis in the Course of Medicinal Leech Therapy
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11091180
Abstract: A patient with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) underwent complex surgical tumor therapy, including the reconstruction of soft tissues using a radial forearm flap. Due to venous congestion that could only partly be resolved by… read more here.
Keywords: aeromonas veronii; sepsis; therapy; leech therapy ... See more keywords
Medicinal Leech Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Retrospective Study.
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DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-7146
Abstract: The objective of this study was to report the clinical indications, outcomes, and complications associated with medicinal leech therapy (MLT) in dogs and cats. Medical records (2012-2016) of client-owned dogs (n = 9) and cats… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal leech; leech therapy; medicine; study ... See more keywords