The use of leeches in a case of post-operative life-threatening macroglossia-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The use of leeches in a case of post-operative life-threatening macroglossia

Published:1995-05 Issue:5 Volume:109 Page:442-444
ISSN:0022-2151
Container-title:The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
language:en
Short-container-title:J. Laryngol. Otol.

Author:

Smeets I. M. G.,Engelberts I.

Abstract

AbstractA case of severe macroglossia. following intraoral surgery, causing respiratory distress is described. Because conventional therapy appeared inadequate, leeches were used and proved an efficient method of reducing this life-threatening swelling of the tongue.

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

Otorhinolaryngology,General Medicine

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