Hirudotherapy /Leech therapy: Applications and Indications in Surgery

Hirudotherapy /Leech therapy: Applications and Indications in Surgery

Hirudotherapy (HT) is the application of medicinal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) for therapeutic use. It is one of the oldest remedies, being employed by various medicinal practitioners. HT involves the attachment of cultured leeches onto the affected areas. Leech therapy involves an initial bite, wh...

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Main Authors: Swaid Abdullah, Latief M. Dar, Adil Rashid, Anita Tewari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2012-06-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
Subjects:
Hirudotherapy
leech
annelid
saliva
bioactive
reconstructive surgery
Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=14990

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