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Bleeding due to a medicinal leech bite

Emergency Medicine Journal (2005) 22(6) 458-460
DOI: 10.1136/emj.2003.013847
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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.

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Ikizceli, I., Avşaroǧullari, L., Sözüer, E., Yürümez, Y., & Akdur, O. (2005). Bleeding due to a medicinal leech bite. Emergency Medicine Journal, 22(6), 458–460. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2003.013847

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