Bleeding due to a medicinal leech bite
I Ikizceli, L Avsarogullari, E Sözüer, Y Yürümez, O Akdur, I Ikizceli, L Avsarogullari, E Sözüer, Y Yürümez, O Akdur
Abstract
This paper reports a case of prolonged bleeding following application of leeches to treat chronic pain. The paper discusses the characteristics of the wounds and possible complication of prolonged bleeding following medicinal leech application. The principles of treatment are also described.
Source: PubMed