Maggot Treatment of Necrotic Toe Developed After Traumatic Subtotal Amputation.

Sahin E., Karaismailoglu B., Tutuncu M. N., Polat E., Botanlioglu H.

The international journal of lower extremity wounds, cilt.22, sa.1, ss.174-178, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 22 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/1534734621997283
  • Dergi Adı: The international journal of lower extremity wounds
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.174-178
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: traumatic ulcers, lower extremity wound, maggot treatment, debridement, wound management, photography, wound assessment, wound dressing
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) has been used for years in the treatment of chronic wounds and necrotic tissues. We report a case of subtotally amputated third toe that was treated with MDT after reattachment and developing complete necrosis. The necrotic toe was replaced with viable tissue and the wound healed completely after 2 weeks of MDT application. This case points out the regenerative effects of MDT besides its mechanical debridement effect on the necrotic tissue.