title: Maggot debridement therapy: a systematic review.
abstract: Maggot debridement therapy is used extensively in the UK in both community and hospital situations, but remains a potentially under-used modality in many wound care markets. It promotes wound healing by performing three key processes: debridement, disinfection and growth-promoting activity. It can be used for the debridement of non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, neuropathic foot ulcers and non-healing traumatic of post-surgical wounds. With the increase in chronic diabetic foot wounds, maggot debridement therapy is a promising tool for health professionals dealing with difficult wounds. This article presents an overview of the research evidence surrounding 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.
authors.affiliation: Podiatric Medical Student, Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine, Pomona, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shofler
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D004175:Diptera; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva; D017592:Skin Care / Q000451:nursing*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Chronic; Debridement; Diabetes; Maggot; Therapy