The first clinical use of medicinal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) occurred approximately 2500 years ago. This small invertebrate is particularly valuable for plastic and reconstructive surgery since it can produce a small bleeding wound that mimics a venous circulation in an area of compromised tissue. The leech produces a number of important substances which contribute to the special property of the bite, including an anticoagulant, a local vasodilator and local anaesthetic. These substances allow continued bleeding normally up to 10 hours after the animal has detached.
The leeches main therapeutic benefits are not derived from the average 5mls of blood removed during biting (although this may provide dramatic relief at first), but from the fact that each bite wound continues to ooze up to 150mls of blood for 10 or more hours. The goal then is to produce a minimally adequate venous outflow from the tissue by adjusting the number of bite wounds to suit the clinical situation. Research indicates that after about 3 to 5 days, new vessel ingrowth around flap margins develops sufficiently to restore effective venous drainage. Therefore, it is important that treatment is not terminated too soon, but rather, continued over a period of time to avoid failure. The property of the leech bite wound to continue bleeding, with encouragement, for 10 or more hours is related to pharmacologically active secretions (not the anticoagulant alone) introduced by the leech bite. It has not been found possible to simulate this effect by introducing conventional anticoagulants, such as heparin, into small stab wounds in skin.
As with most medical/surgical procedures, a patient's attitude towards the use of leeches depends largely on the physician's skill in clearly explaining the process. It may help to mention that this age-old procedure is quite painless mainly because the area to be treated is usually denervated and the leech produces its own anaesthetic. In most cases patient receptiveness is excellent. Some interesting stories ahead...TakeCare!
Demi Moore Terapi Kecantikan Menggunakan Lintah
Demi Moore
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Meski telah berusia 45 tahun, kecantikan Demi Moore masih saja mengundang kekaguman. Kecantikan itu tentulah tak didapatkan Demi tanpa perawatan. Tapi tahukah kamu bahwa aktris yang melejit lewat film 'Ghost' ini pernah menjalani perawatan yang tak lazim?
Ya, istri aktor muda Ashton Kutcher ini mengungkapkan bahwa dirinya pernah melakoni sebuah perawatan kecantikan menggunakan lintah ketika berkunjung ke Austria.
"Saya pernah melakukan perawatan kecantikan di Austria dan salah satu bagian perawatan tersebut adalah terapi lintah." -Demi Moore-
Pertama-tama, Demi mandi dengan minyak tusam dan kemudian tubuhnya 'dihiasi' dengan lintah, dimana lintah-lintah itu akan melepaskan enzim ke dalam darah, sekaligus membersihkan darah.
"Saya melihat bagaimana lintah-lintah itu semakin lama semakin bertambah gemuk, dan ketika mereka kenyang, mereka akan lepas seperti sedang mabuk," kata ibu tiga anak itu.
Ya, istri aktor muda Ashton Kutcher ini mengungkapkan bahwa dirinya pernah melakoni sebuah perawatan kecantikan menggunakan lintah ketika berkunjung ke Austria.
"Saya pernah melakukan perawatan kecantikan di Austria dan salah satu bagian perawatan tersebut adalah terapi lintah." -Demi Moore-
Pertama-tama, Demi mandi dengan minyak tusam dan kemudian tubuhnya 'dihiasi' dengan lintah, dimana lintah-lintah itu akan melepaskan enzim ke dalam darah, sekaligus membersihkan darah.
"Saya melihat bagaimana lintah-lintah itu semakin lama semakin bertambah gemuk, dan ketika mereka kenyang, mereka akan lepas seperti sedang mabuk," kata ibu tiga anak itu.
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