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Case Reports
. 2024 Aug:121:109990.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109990. Epub 2024 Jul 6.

Surgical debridement and maggot debridement therapy can survive patient with diabetic foot ulcer after foot trauma: A case report

Maryam Rasouli  1 , Rasoul Goli  2 , Hoora Hassanzadeh Nokashti  3
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Surgical debridement and maggot debridement therapy can survive patient with diabetic foot ulcer after foot trauma: A case report

Maryam Rasouli et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Diabetic foot ulcers, a common issue associated with diabetes, can pose challenges in treatment, especially when they do not respond to traditional therapies. Maggot therapy, known as larval therapy, has surfaced as a substitute approach for managing stubborn wounds.

Case presentation: A 42-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy presents at the clinic with a long-lasting sore on the bottom of his right foot. The individual reveals that the ulcer has persisted for multiple months and has shown no improvement despite trying different remedies like creams and dressings.

Clinical discussion: Diabetic foot ulcers are significant complications associated with diabetes, commonly triggered by neuropathy, peripheral artery disease, and impaired wound healing mechanisms. These ulcers can result in severe infections, amputations, and reduced quality of life for those affected.

Conclusion: Maggot therapy arises as a valuable additional option for chronic ulcers in diabetic patients, providing a secure and efficient method for cleaning wounds and promoting healing.

Keywords: Diabetic foot ulcer; Foot trauma; Maggot therapy; Wound healing.

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Diabetic foot ulcer of the patient before Maggot therapy.
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Diabetic foot ulcer during maggot therapy.
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Diabetic foot ulcer after maggot therapy.
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Diabetic foot ulcer of the patient after Maggot therapy.
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Diabetic foot ulcer of the patient after Maggot therapy.
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