Cost of managing chronic wounds in the U.K., with particular emphasis on maggot debridement therapy
Thomas, S.
Journal of Wound Care 15(10): 465-469
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 17124822 Document Number: 603645
The importance of debridement in wound healing is well established. This review calculates the cost savings that might be achieved when using maggot debridement therapy on chronic wounds instead of autolytic debridement.
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