Title of article
By what mechanism do leeches help to salvage ischaemic tissues?: A review
Author/Authors
I.S. Whitaker، نويسنده , , C.K. Cheung، نويسنده , , C.A.A. Chahal، نويسنده , , R.O.S. Karoo، نويسنده , , A. Gulati، نويسنده , , I.T.H. Foo، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages
6
From page
155
To page
160
Abstract
The therapeutic use of leeches in medicine dates back to 50 b.c. and was cited by ancient authors. The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, has been used with increasing frequency during the past few years by reconstructive surgeons to help salvage ischaemic tissues. We aim to summarise the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacological mechanisms of action of leeches to provide reconstructive surgeons with a theoretical basis for their use.
Journal title
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Serial Year
2005
Journal title
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Record number
493079
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