Maggot debridement therapy: Utility in chronic wounds and a perspective beyond

Sig A. K., Koru O., Araz E.

WOUND PRACTICE AND RESEARCH, vol.26, no.3, pp.146-153, 2018 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Journal Name: WOUND PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.146-153
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Complementary medicinal techniques have a wide history, but the recent focus of modern medicine has been on possible effect mechanisms. Chronic wounds are not only a problem to their patients, but also a burden on the healthcare system due to their extensive costs.