Hirudotherapy
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Hirudotherapy Definition
The use of leeches for medical therapy. From hirudin, the active principle in the salivary secretion of leeches that acts as a potent anticoagulant (bloodthinner). Hirudotherapy is mainly used in trauma and plastic and reconstructive surgery to salvage tissue flaps and skin grafts whose viability is threatened by venous congestion.
Hirudotherapy Synonyms
Hirudotherapy, Leech Anticoagulant Therapy, Leech Therapy
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