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Leech therapy in the treatment of median nerve compression due to forearm haematoma
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- Published on: 4 January 2006
- Published on: 4 January 2006Response to “Leech therapy in the treatment of median nerve compression due to forearm haematoma”Show More
Dear Editor,
Heckmann et al.[1] describe a case of forearm compartment syndrome treated with leeches. A patient receiving anticoagulant drugs following radial arterial catheterisation complained of pain, swelling and hardening of his forearm, with motor and sensory deficit of the hand. There was an increase in forearm girth. This patient was treated by application of 13 leeches to the volar aspect of the forearm. Acco...
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