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MAGGOT DEBRIDEMENT THERAPY (MDT): IT IS SAFE AND ECONOMIC FOR TREATING A DIABETIC FOOT ULCER.

Authors :
El-Tawdy AH
Ibrahim EA
Abdallah ES
Al Sakhawy EM
Morsy TA
Source :
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology [J Egypt Soc Parasitol] 2016 Apr; Vol. 46 (1), pp. 223-34.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the major global and devastating complication of diabetes mellitus that affects at least 20% of diabetic patients during their lifetime. This article presents an overview of the research evidence on maggot debridement therapy that serves as a guide to health professionals who may be users of this form of treatment now and in the future. It is a time to apply this sample and safe worldwide approved method for diabetic foot ulcer to save money and avoid surgical intervention.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1110-0583
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27363059
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12816/0026168