Cystoscopic removal of leeches in the lower urinary tract: our experience.

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to describe the experience of managing leech infestation in lower urinary tract from a tropical country.

Materials And Methods: Medical records (January 2002 to December 2010) of children with history of leech infestation in the urinary system, admitted in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chittagong Medical College & Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh were reviewed. All patients underwent saline irrigation through urethral catheter.