Maggot therapy for chronic ulcer: A retrospective cohort and a meta-analysis

Maggot therapy for chronic ulcer: A retrospective cohort and a meta-analysis

Background/Objective: Maggot wound therapy (MWT) has been used in various wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, and acute surgical wounds. However, the efficacy of MWT therapy has been controversial. We therefore conducted a cohort study and a meta-analysis to as...

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Main Authors: Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Mongkol Marjareonrungrung, Suwannee Eamkong, John Attia, Napaphat Poprom, Sopon Jirasisrithum, Ammarin Thakkinstian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-07-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
chronic ulcer
chronic wound
maggot
maggot wound therapy
wound therapy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101595841300095X

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