- Bacterial Identification in the Medicinal Leech
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Lee YD, Park C
- KMID: 2041057
- J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.
- 2000 Nov;27(6):605-608.
The use of medicinal leech(Hirudo medicinalis) has been increased during the past years and is a very common procedure for treatment of venous congestion in flaps and replanted part in... -
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- The Relationship between Explanation and Patient Compliance in Hirudotherapy
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Kim KS, Sim HS, Shin JH, Hwang JH, Lee SY
- KMID: 2390353
- Arch Craniofac Surg.
- 2017 Sep;18(3):179-185.
- doi: 10.7181/acfs.2017.18.3.179
BACKGROUND: The use of leeches can effectively increase the salvage rate of flap congestion. However, the first reaction from patients and carers in using leeches in clinical fields is strong... -
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- Molecular Identification of Haemadipsa rjukjuana (Hirudiniformes: Haemadipsidae) in Gageo Island, Korea
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Won S, Park BK, Kim BJ, Kim HW, Kang JG, Park TS, Seo HY, Eun Y, Kim KG, Chae JS
- KMID: 1792164
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2014 Apr;52(2):169-175.
There are 60 species of blood-feeding land leeches, 50 species belonging to the family Haemadipsidae and 10 species belonging to the family Xerobdellidae. Despite recent papers on the land leeches,... -
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- Reconstruction of the Medial Canthus Using an Ipsilateral Paramedian Forehead Flap
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Kim JH, Kim JM, Park JW, Hwang JH, Kim KS, Lee SY
- KMID: 2167862
- Arch Plast Surg.
- 2013 Nov;40(6):742-747.
- doi: 10.5999/aps.2013.40.6.742
BACKGROUND: The medial canthus is an important area in determining the impression of a person's facial appearance. It is composed of various structures, including canthal tendons, lacrimal canaliculi, conjunctiva, the... -
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- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Following Leech Application at a Congested Flap after a Mastectomy
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Hwang K, Kim HM, Kim YS
- KMID: 2394320
- Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg.
- 2017 Oct;23(3):143-145.
- doi: 10.14730/aaps.2017.23.3.143
Medical leech therapy is a treatment for the venous congestion of tissue flaps, grafts, and replants. We report a case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) following leech application at a... -
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- Direct Open Venous Drainage: An Alternative Choice for Flap Congestion Salvage
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Park SH, Choi WY, Son KM, Cheon JS, Yang JY
- KMID: 2132607
- Arch Craniofac Surg.
- 2015 Dec;16(3):143-146.
- doi: 10.7181/acfs.2015.16.3.143
In this report, we present a scalp defect reconstruction with lateral arm free flap. We highlight the difficulty in obtaining a recipient vein and the venous drainage managed through an... -
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- Survival of a Neartotally Amputated Auricle by Simple Closure and Medical Leech
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Ha KY, Kim BY, Kim HJ, Kim TY
- KMID: 1470141
- J Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofac Assoc.
- 2009 Oct;10(2):127-130.
PURPOSE: In an amputated auricle, a microvascular anastomosis is the best treatment of choice. But, the neartotally amputated auricle which is connected by very narrow tissue pedicle to the head,... -
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- Reverse Dorsalis Pedis Flap Based on the Distal Communicating Artery of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery for the Reconstruction of the Forefoot Defect
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Kwon C, Cho SH, Eo SR
- KMID: 1428672
- J Korean Soc Microsurg.
- 2013 May;22(1):38-41.
A 31-year-old female patient presented with a skin and soft tissue defect measuring 8x6 cm in size with exposure of the extensor hallucis longus tendon and the first metatarsal bone... -
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- Multiple venous anastomoses decrease the need for intensive postoperative management in tamai zone I replantations
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Ryu DH, Roh SY, Kim JS, Lee DC, Lee KJ
- KMID: 2403541
- Arch Plast Surg.
- 2018 Jan;45(1):58-61.
- doi: 10.5999/aps.2017.01018
BACKGROUND: Venous anastomosis is an important component of digital replantation, but is not always feasible, as some cases require external bleeding to treat venous congestion in the replanted tissue. In... -
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