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Clinical leech use in a microsurgical unit

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1991

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William C. Lineaweaver, Mai Hara, B. Stridde, Fredrick A. Valauri, Harry J. Buncke

Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis

Microsurgical UnitMinimally Invasive ProcedureLeech ApplicationClinical Leech UseSurgeryLeech UseMedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryClinical Neurosurgery

Abstract

One microsurgical unit's experience with leech application to 67 patients is surveyed. Five illustrative cases are presented to explain strategies of leech use, and plans for future research are discussed.