1996
DOI: 10.1016/s0278-2391(96)90314-6
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Treatment of a sublingual hematoma with medicinal leeches: Report of case

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“…[8][9][10] In addition, chronic prophylactic administration of heparin and warfarin has also precipitated similar spontaneous and metatraumatic life-endangering incidents. [11][12][13] Massive lingual/sublingual hemorrhage and following airway emergencies have been reported in gunshot wounds through the lower face, 14 home accidents, 15 and blunt trauma of the head caused by traffic collisions. [16][17][18] Self-inflicted tongue biting during eclamptic, 19 alcohol withdrawal, 20 or convulsive 21 seizures with consequent hemorrhage and airway obstruction have been sporadically published in the literature.…”
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“…[8][9][10] In addition, chronic prophylactic administration of heparin and warfarin has also precipitated similar spontaneous and metatraumatic life-endangering incidents. [11][12][13] Massive lingual/sublingual hemorrhage and following airway emergencies have been reported in gunshot wounds through the lower face, 14 home accidents, 15 and blunt trauma of the head caused by traffic collisions. [16][17][18] Self-inflicted tongue biting during eclamptic, 19 alcohol withdrawal, 20 or convulsive 21 seizures with consequent hemorrhage and airway obstruction have been sporadically published in the literature.…”
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“…Use of leeches has also been described to aid in the resolution of this hematoma. However, the risk of anaerobic infection and psychological burden on the patient must be considered [12].…”
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“…Antikoagülan tedavi alan hastalarda kanama en önemli komplikasyon olup, %2-10 oranında görülür. Kanamaların görüldüğü yerler; intrakranyal alan, cilt, gastrointestinal sistem, genitoüriner sistem, adrenal glandlar, epidural aralık, yumuşak doku, burun, farinks, peritoneal kavite, subkonjuktival bölge, toraks, intraoküler, retroperitoneum ve eklemlerdir (1,5). Diğer antikoagulanlarda olduğu gibi warfarin de genellikle kanama, ekimoz ve hematom gibi deri lezyonları oluşturur.…”
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