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Title: | Case Study Of Leech Application In Varicose Ulcer |
Authors: | Samaranayake, G.V.P. Pushpakumara, A.A.J. Waliwita, W.A.L.C. |
Keywords: | Venous ulcer Jalawka Lech Therapy |
Issue Date: | 2016 |
Publisher: | International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research |
Citation: | Samaranayake G.V.P., Pushpakumara A.A.J., Waliwita W.A.L.C, Case Study Of Leech Application In Varicose Ulcer, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, e-publication, Volume 05, Issue 05, May 2016 Edition, ISSN 2277-8616, Reference Number: IJSTR-0616-14374, 260-262pp |
Abstract: | Varicose ulcers are wounds that are thought to due to impropr fundioning of venous valves, usually of the legs. They are the major occurrence of chronic wounds, occurring in 70% to 90% of leg ulcer cases. In Sushrut Samhita, where get the most scientific description of wound and its management Similarly, Sushrut has given the almost importance to Bloodletting therapy and considered leech as the most unique and effective method of bloodletting even in infected wounds and abscesses. Aforesaid description let us to try leech therapy in venous ulcer was advised to continue weekly application of leech around the ulcer which was followed by dressing with Seethodaka oil and Dashanga lepa. This leech therapy proved very effective and the ulcer healed completely within 30 days. However further evaluation is required to done by taking a large samples size to prove is' treating Venous ulcer |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/20369 |
Appears in Collections: | Basic Principles |
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