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Upper GI Bleeding Due to Leech Infestation in Ethiopian Patients: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Upper GI bleeding secondary to a live foreign body (leech) is a very rare condition, causing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Aquatic leeches could infest the upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa, resulting in bleeding and/or anemia. A history of contact with a contaminated water source is neces...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9703901/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36452264 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S381990 |