Extreme oral myiasis
Joseph, B.; Vyloppilli, S.; Ahsan, A.; Anirudhan, A.
Saudi Medical Journal 35(9): 1133-1135
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284 PMID: 25228190 Document Number: 678788
Extreme oral myiasis is a rare condition, mostly affecting bedridden patients whose oral health care measures are neglected. Single stage manual removal of the maggots along with the necrotic tissue, debridement, and suturing under general anesthesia is the most effective way to treat the condition. Preventive measures are also equally important to eliminate the cause and recurrence.