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Live Leech Removed From Patient's Throat in Turkish Hospital
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Live Leech Removed From Patient's Throat in Turkish Hospital

Doctors at Hitit University Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital in Çorum, Turkey, surgically removed a live leech from a patient's throat. The patient experienced severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and breathing issues. The leech was attached to the back of the vocal cords, causing bleeding. The patient has since recovered and been discharged.

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