Short Communication

2016  |  Vol: 2  |  Issue: 1 (Jan- Feb)

Maggot debridement therapy for diabetic foot ulcer: Experience from Maggot treatment Centers

A. K. Azad^1*, Wan Azizi WS^1,2, Adham SA², Yee BL²

¹Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

²Natural Medicinal Product Center, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic

University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

Corresponding Author:

Asst. Prof. Dr. Wan Mohd Azizi Wan Sulaiman,

Department of Basic Medical Sciences,

Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia,

Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

Tel: 5704871, Fax: 5706775, Mobile No: 060179363729,

Abstract

Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the benefit of Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patient. Materials and methods: This study records result in diabetic foot wounds treated with larva debridement versus those treated by traditional debridement alone. In this arrangement of 42 patients treated with MDT. Results: There was no critical contrast in result among the  gatherings. Conclusion: This study can be concluded that MDT as powerful as traditional debridement in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. It would be an achievable different option for diabetic foot ulcer treatment.

Keywords: Wound, larva, debridement, foot-ulcer