Maggots can debride and heal refractory wounds: in addition to removing dead and infected tissue, maggots appear to release growth factors that promote healing.

From: Internal Medicine News | Date: May 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

NASHVILLE, TENN. -- Maggots provide a gentle and safe "biological debridement" of refractory wounds and can promote wound healing.

Using maggots to clear infection and dead tissue from a wound is cost effective, usually painless, and well received by patients and their families, Dr. Aletha W. Tippett said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Since she started using maggot therapy in 2001, Dr. Tippett has treated more than 100 patients.

Perhaps the only drawback to using maggot treatment is that it is time sensitive and ...

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