An Unusual Cause of Dysphagia: Live Leech in the Tongue Base
Inhaled or ingested foreign bodies are relatively common causes of airway obstructions. They can be associated with significant morbidity and even mortality. Although various foreign bodies are aspirated or ingested, live leeches are rarely encountered. We reported a case of a live leech at the base...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayincilik
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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http://turkarchotolaryngol.net/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/an-unusual-cause-of-dysphagia-live-leech-in-the-to/43320
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