Novel Use of a Hemostatic Dressing in the Management of a Bleeding Leech Bite: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Preston J. Fedor, MD Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Volume 23, Issue 1, Pages 44-48 (March 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2011.10.002 Copyright © 2012 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Oozing leech bite immediately after direct pressure removed. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2012 23, 44-48DOI: (10.1016/j.wem.2011.10.002) Copyright © 2012 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 The Y-shaped wound typical of a leech bite. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2012 23, 44-48DOI: (10.1016/j.wem.2011.10.002) Copyright © 2012 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Presumed offending leech dried dead to inside of pant leg. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2012 23, 44-48DOI: (10.1016/j.wem.2011.10.002) Copyright © 2012 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions