title: MAGGOT DEBRIDEMENT THERAPY (MDT): IT IS SAFE AND ECONOMIC FOR TREATING A DIABETIC FOOT ULCER.
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.
authors.forename: Ahmed Hassan Fawzi
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: El-Tawdy
authors.forename: Eissa Abdel Hamed
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ibrahim
authors.forename: Eman Shokry
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Abdallah
authors.forename: Eman Mahmoud Aly
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Al Sakhawy
authors.forename: Tosson A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Morsy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003646:Debridement / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*