Hemorrhagic shock due to hirudotherapy made with uncontrolled multiple leech bites
Hirudotherapy is a alternative treatment method using leeches. It is especially used for the treatment of pain, sialadenitis, osteoartritis and venous insufficiency. Hirudin which is one of the secreted substances of leeches prevents blood coagulation and causes bleeding. In this paper, we aimed to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cukurova University
2014-02-01
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Series: | Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi |
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Online Access: | http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=44849 |