Maggot therapy, also known as larval therapy, is one option available for treating chronic, infected, necrotic and sloughy wounds. The maggots used are special clinical-grade, …
Maggot therapy in modern wound care offers a sterile, and effective method of wound cleansing. This article reviews how maggots clean wounds and offers practical tips on looking after …
Maggot therapy is the treatment of chronic and infected wounds with living fly larvae commonly known as maggots. When applied to the wound, maggots remove dead tissue, control …
Maggot debridement of necrotic and infected wounds (Figure 1) should be used in combination with other medical and surgical treatments. Maggot therapy inhibits growth of Pseudomonas …
The following three parts are new to the maggot therapy literature as they provide best-practice guidance on medicinal maggot production (Part 3), on medicinal maggot distribution logistics …
The most important thing about maggot removal is to identify the location of the wound or area infested, ascertain any problems that could arise using the various techniques for maggot …
Maggot therapy, also referred to as larval therapy or biosurgery, involves the deliberate use of live maggots to treat chronic wounds. This article examines the historical background, …