Tunneling of a leech into a free flap breast reconstruction.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.05.014.
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Abstract
Leeches are well known to migrate over the surface of the treated tissues. At times, they can be located in remote locations once they become engorged and detach. We report the first case of a leech tunneling through a dermal bite wound on a breast free flap.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast
- Hyperemia
- Leeching
- Surgical Flaps