A different viewpoint on the same data would say that, other than increased pain, maggots are JUST AS GOOD at this as modern techniques.
From this bit (http://www.medcompare.com/spotlight.asp?spotlightid=158): "It’s important to keep in mind though that hydrogel dressings are not very absorptive, and therefore may not be the appropriate choice for moderate to highly exudating wounds." - it might actually mean there are certain cases where maggots may be a wiser choice.
"We can rebuild them. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic maggots. These maggots will be those maggots. Better than they were before. Better, stronger, faster."
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A different viewpoint on the same data would say that, other than increased pain, maggots are JUST AS GOOD at this as modern techniques.
From this bit (http://www.medcompare.com/spotlight.asp?spotlightid=158): "It’s important to keep in mind though that hydrogel dressings are not very absorptive, and therefore may not be the appropriate choice for moderate to highly exudating wounds." - it might actually mean there are certain cases where maggots may be a wiser choice.
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The expense arises from having to breed maggots that can survive an autoclave.
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