Effectiveness of Maggot Debridement Therapy for Chronic Wounds: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
A synthesis of 10 randomized controlled trials involving 839 participants.
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Use the evidence notebookA synthesis of 10 randomized controlled trials involving 839 participants.
A focused reading source for randomized-trial evidence on chronic leg and foot ulcers.
The review discusses benefits for debridement while not establishing improved complete-healing rates.
Larval therapy debrided ulcers faster than hydrogel but did not improve healing rate, and reported pain was greater.
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