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

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Military Medical Academy, Cairo 11291, Egypt.

2 Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

3 Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.

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.

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