title: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia leading to flap failure: Hirudo medicinalis and implications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Rhode Island Hospital; Providence, R.I.
authors.forename: Nilton D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Medina
authors.forename: Vineet
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mehan
authors.forename: Scott T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Schmidt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007865:Leeches; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin