Title of article
A New Method for Removal of Supraglottic Leech Infestation, an Unusual Cause of Hemoptysis.
Author/Authors
Kasraei ، Mohammad Reza Tehran University of Medical Scienses , Ramezanian Nik ، Ehsan - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Pages
3
From page
447
To page
449
Abstract
Foreign bodies in upper airway may have various presentations and be life threatening. Leeches can attach to upper airway and cause serious problems. Herein we report a 55yearold man with hemoptysis due to attachment of leech and explain our technique for its removal.
Keywords
Bronchoscopy , Cryotherapy , Foreign body , Leech
Journal title
Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
Serial Year
2019
Journal title
Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
Record number
2460291
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