Biosurgery in wound healing--the renaissance of maggot therapy.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
; 14(4): 285-9, 2000 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-11204517
Chronic wounds are a challenge for modern health care. A basic principle of treatment is the removal of sloughy, necrotic, devitalized tissue to prevent wound infection and delayed healing. Biosurgery (syn. maggot or larval therapy) is a promising adjunct to the whole spectrum of topical treatment methods, in particular for debridement. The term 'biosurgery' describes the use of living maggots on wounds to remove devitalized tissue, decrease the risk of infection and improve wound healing. The present paper gives a brief review of history, entomology, biochemistry and medical indications of biosurgery and the practical handling of maggots. We also provide some clinical data from the literature and our own experience in a wound care unit. Biosurgery is an effective and safe treatment option for debridement and disinfection.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cicatrización de Heridas
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Desbridamiento
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Dípteros
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Larva
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
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DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido