Healing refractory diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) by ozone therapy and silver dressing: A case report

Diabetic foot ulcer: Successful healing with combination therapy, including surgical debridement, maggot therapy, and negative pressure wound therapy

“…This process promotes healing by removing the barrier to tissue regeneration and reducing the bacterial load in the wound. Maggot therapy, also known as larval therapy, involves the use of sterile maggots to debride the wound and promote healing [ 8 ]. The maggots secrete proteolytic enzymes that digest necrotic tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact.…”

“…Maggot therapy has been shown to be effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, and is often used in combination with other treatments. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a non-invasive therapeutic technique that involves the application of controlled negative pressure to a wound through a specialized dressing and vacuum-assisted closure system [ 8 ]. This therapy has gained recognition for its effectiveness in promoting wound healing, especially in complex and chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers [ 9 ].…”

“…When used in combination, sharp debridement, maggot therapy, and NPWT can be highly effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers. Sharp debridement removes dead tissue and prepares the ulcer for healing, maggot therapy helps to clean and debride the ulcer, and NPWT help to prevent infection and promote healing [ 8 ]. Together, these treatments can help to speed up the healing process, reduce the risk of infection, and improve outcomes for patients with diabetic foot ulcers [ 5 ].…”

Fighting diabetic foot ulcer by combination therapy, including larva therapy, Medi honey ointment, and silver alginate dressings: A case report

“…Silver alginate dressings are composed of calcium alginate fibers combined with silver, which has broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. These dressings provide a moist wound environment and help manage exudate [ 9 ]. The silver ions released from the dressing help control bacterial growth in the wound.…”