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Positive outcome of medical leeches (hirudotherapy) for venous congestion

Research article published in Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi (2015)

Last Updated: March 18, 2026Reviewed by: ASH Editorial Board
Research article — evidence reviewArticle reference
Clinical TrialsBrzezinski P et al. · Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2015

Summary

Positive outcome of medical leeches (hirudotherapy) for venous congestion.

Why This Matters for Hirudotherapy

Contributes clinical evidence for the therapeutic application of leech therapy.

Citation

Positive outcome of medical leeches (hirudotherapy) for venous congestion.

Brzezinski P et al. · Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2015

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