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Medical leech therapy in plastic reconstructive surgery. Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift Houschyar, K. S., Momeni, A., Maan, Z. N., Pyles, M. N., Jew, O. S., Strathe, M., Michalsen, A. 2015; 165 (19-20): 419-425

Abstract

The use of Hirudo medicinalis in clinical practice has increased in recent years. The primary indication in plastic surgery has traditionally been venous congestion. However, other reported clinical applications were in varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, and osteoarthritis. In this review, we summarize recent data elucidating the role that medicinal leeches play in the field of plastic surgery.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s10354-015-0382-5

View details for PubMedID 26297126