Gastrointestinal bleed after leeching in a patient on aspirin therapy.
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ABSTRACT
Leeches ( Hirudo medicinalis ) have been used in health care for their property of bloodletting. Bleed occurring from the site of leech attachment has been well documented. We report a 50-year-old man who was on aspirin therapy for coronary artery disease, and presented with GI bleed after leech treatment for his knee pain.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Inhibidores de Agregación Plaquetaria
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Aspirina
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Aplicación de Sanguijuelas
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
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Persona de Mediana Edad
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Inglés
Año:
2005
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