[expat1000]

>>Here’s the problem: they make me scream and flail about in panic. I’d have to be very heavily sedated.

You would never see them unless you peeked. They’d be under a full dressing.

Where this therapy is particularly beneficial is a wound that is in a place where it is difficult to cut away diseased tissue.

I was going to post these photos but decided not to as they might upset some people. Nevertheless, they are worth a look - and ponder if maggots weren’t used, what would have been the alternative?

http://cares4umy.blogspot.com/2011/04/maggot-debridement-therapy.html

[A_perfect_lady]

But... wouldn’t you feel them squirming around in there? (shudder-shudder-shudder)

[Post Toasties]

Wouldn’t those little suckers itch like hell, and smell really bad when they get squished under the dressing?

[dynoman]

If you are going to link pictures do it right!

MAGGOT DEBRIDEMENT

[Smokin' Joe]

Nasty wound, that. Electrical discharge or mine?

[metmom]

I was going to post these photos but decided not to as they might upset some people.

The first photo was enough for me.

I'm no wuss, but those photos are NOT for the faint of heart.