A New Method for Removal of Supraglottic Leech Infestation, an Unusual Cause of Hemoptysis.

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Pulmonologist, Tehran University of Medical Scienses,Tehran,Iran

2 Lung Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad,Iran

Abstract

Foreign bodies in upper airway may have various presentations and be life threatening. Leeches can attach to upper airway and cause serious problems. Herein we report a 55-year-old man with hemoptysis due to attachment of leech and explain our technique for its removal.

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Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 2
June 2019
Pages 447-449

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