Esophageal hirudiniasis: an unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Leeches are carnivorous, hermaphroditic, segmented worms mainly found in fresh water. The majority of leech attachments are external and short-lasting. Internal surfaces can be involved. Yet, esophageal attachment is very rare. We report a case of a 59-year-old female who presented with hematemesis,...
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| التنسيق: | Artigo |
| اللغة: | Inglês |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-07-01
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| سلاسل: | Future Science OA |
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| الوصول للمادة أونلاين: | https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/fsoa-2022-0023 |
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