Schlaudraff, Kai-Uwe; Bezzola, Thierry; Montandon, Denys; Pepper, Michael Sean; Pittet, Brigitte
(Elsevier, 2008-11)
BACKGROUND: Leeches are commonly used in reconstructive surgery for the treatment of venous congestion in flaps. Documented mechanisms of action are: 1) injection of the anticoagulant hirudin; 2) active suction of blood; ...