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| ISSN |
2307-8960 (online) |
| Open Access |
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©Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026. No commercial re-use. See Permissions. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
| Category |
Parasitology |
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Observational Study |
| Article Title |
Clinical characteristics and seasonal patterns of nasal leech infestation: A retrospective case series
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| Manuscript Source |
Unsolicited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Lian Huang, Wuna Shama, Lei Li, Juan Ran, Erda Aku, Jian Zou, Yu Zhao and Lei Lei |
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Grant Number |
| Sichuan Provincial Department of Science and Technology |
2024YFFK0360 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Lei Lei, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, No. 37 Guoxuexiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. leilei@wchscu.cn |
| Key Words |
Nasal leech infestation; Epistaxis; Live foreign body; Seasonal distribution; Nasal endoscopy |
| Core Tip |
Nasal leech infestation is a rare but important cause of persistent unilateral epistaxis, particularly in children living in rural mountainous regions with freshwater exposure, as found in this retrospective case series. In addition, cases tended to cluster during summer and early autumn. Nasal endoscopy enabled accurate diagnosis and complete removal in all cases without general anesthesia, transfusion, or hospitalization. Therefore, maintaining clinical suspicion of nasal leech infestation and performing prompt endoscopic evaluation may prevent significant bleeding and other complications. |
| Publish Date |
2026-10-23 08:55 |
| Citation |
Huang L, Shama W, Li L, Ran J, Aku E, Zou J, Zhao Y, Lei L. Clinical characteristics and seasonal patterns of nasal leech infestation: A retrospective case series. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(28): 126715
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| URL |
https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i28/126715.htm |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.126715 |
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