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Leech migration after medicinal leech application: An ultrasound assisted solution

Research article published in Microsurgery (2023)

Last Updated: March 18, 2026Reviewed by: ASH Editorial Board
Clinical TrialsŞibar S, Ismail B, Doruk M · Microsurgery, 2023

Summary

Leech migration after medicinal leech application: An ultrasound assisted solution.

Why This Matters for Hirudotherapy

Contributes clinical evidence for the therapeutic application of leech therapy.

Citation

Leech migration after medicinal leech application: An ultrasound assisted solution.

Şibar S, Ismail B, Doruk M · Microsurgery, 2023

DOI

Added to ASH library: March 18, 2026 · Site last updated: March 18, 2026

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