Maggot vs. Conservative Debridement Therapy for the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

Average surface area (cm2) of necrotic tissue for wounds treated with maggot therapy (N = 43) or conventional therapy only (N = 49).  Error bars indicate standard error; asterisks indicate significant differences in mean surface area (p < 0.05)

Maggot vs. Conservative Debridement Therapy for the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

Average percent of wound base covered by granulation tissue, during maggot therapy (N = 43) or conventional therapy only (N = 49).  Error bars indicate standard error; asterisks indicate significant differences in mean percent granulation tissue (p < 0.05).