Maggot Treatment of Necrotic Toe Developed After Traumatic Subtotal Amputation

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

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOWER EXTREMITY WOUNDS, vol.22, no.1, pp.174-178, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/1534734621997283
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOWER EXTREMITY WOUNDS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.174-178
  • Keywords: debridement, lower extremity wound, maggot treatment, photography, traumatic ulcers, wound assessment, wound dressing, wound management
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.