The current status of maggot therapy in wound healing

The current status of maggot therapy in wound healing

The clinical use of sterile maggots under the brand name LarveE has increased steadily in the UK since they were introduced in the UK in late 1995. Some 50 articles have been published in the last 4 years that describe the cost-effectiveness of maggot therapy in a variety of wound types including le...

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Published in:British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) Vol. 10; no. 22 Suppl; p. S5
Main Authors: Thomas, S, Jones, M, Wynn, K, Fowler, T
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-12-2001
Subjects:
Animals
Debridement - methods
Humans
Larva
Wound Healing - physiology
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Summary:The clinical use of sterile maggots under the brand name LarveE has increased steadily in the UK since they were introduced in the UK in late 1995. Some 50 articles have been published in the last 4 years that describe the cost-effectiveness of maggot therapy in a variety of wound types including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers. The ability of these creatures to combat wound infection has been well documented including those caused by antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. No significant risks or adverse events have been linked to the use of maggots, although their presence may increase pain levels in leg ulcers associated with ischaemic disease.
ISSN:0966-0461