Keratitis following leech therapy for periocular eczematous dermatitis: a case report
Case report published in BMC complementary medicine and therapies (2023)
Resumen
The medicinal leech therapy (MLT) is a kind of complementary treatment method used for various diseases. The leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) have been used for more than 2500 years by surgeons.
Por qué esto importa para la hirudoterapia
Contributes clinical evidence for the therapeutic application of leech therapy.
Citación
Keratitis following leech therapy for periocular eczematous dermatitis: a case report.
Özkaya D · BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2023
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Añadido a la biblioteca ASH: March 18, 2026 · Última actualización del sitio: March 18, 2026