What is Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) ?
Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) or bio-surgery in introduction of live disinfected maggots or maggot eggs into the chronic non-healing skin and soft tissue wounds for debridement, disinfection and cleaning of the necrotic tissue. MDT is an adjunct to Standard of care – managing diabetes, diet, protein supplements, wound dressing, and off-loading. MDT can help reduce manual debridement and dependance on antibiotics.
Selected Chrysomya megacephala (Bottle Green Housefly) species are bred, and their disinfected eggs or maggots are applied to specific wounds.
Indications & Contraindications for MDT in D.F.U
Indications:
MDT is useful for chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that have necrotic tissue surrounded by healthy granulation, where surgical debridement is difficult. It is also indicated in cases with multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections.
Contraindications:
MDT should be avoided in patients with peripheral arterial disease or TAO with an ankle-brachial index below 0.8, those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), septicaemia, or multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). It is also not suitable for DFU patients without peripheral neuropathy or for those who are allergic to maggots or any components of MDT, though such allergies are very rare.
Mechanism of Action
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Debridement – removal of necrotic tissue
Disinfection
Stimulation of Healing
Biofilm Inhibition and Eradication
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) —Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT)
Debridement Therapy (MDT).
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1.How MDT works and its scientific basis
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