Maggot Debridement Therapy (mdt): It Is Safe and Economic for Treating a Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
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چکیده
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the major global and devastating complication of diabetes mellitus that affects at least 20% of diabetic patients during their lifetime. This article presents an overview of the research evidence on maggot debridement therapy that serves as a guide to health professionals who may be users of this form of treatment now and in the future. It is a time to apply this sample and safe worldwide approved method for diabetic foot ulcer to save money and avoid surgical intervention.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
دوره 46 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016