title: Using leeches for venous drainage after surgery.
abstract: A review of the properties of medicinal leeches and of their application following microsurgery to assist in the relief of venous congestion.
authors.affiliation: Senior staff nurse, West of Scotland Plastic and Maxillo-facial Unit, Canniesbum Hospital, Bearsden, Glasgow.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Coull