The use of maggots as a new treatment in the community

Since maggots were reintroduced into modern wound management practice, published papers have described their mode of action in the treatment of wounds such as pressure sores and leg ulcers (Thomas et al, 1996a; Thomas et al, 1996b), diabetic ulcers (Jones and Thomas, 2000; Johnson, 1999; Murray and Benbow, 1999; Rayman et al, 1998; Evans, 1997; Mumcuoglu et al, 1997; Thomas et al, 1996a), traumatic injuries (Thomas et al, 1996b), burns (Namias et al, 2000) and surgical wounds (Fear et al, 2003; Jones and Champion, 1998; Young, 1997).