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Medicinal maggots being applied to a diabetic foot wound. Maggots are held in place by a nylon stocking, which is here being glued to a strip of hydrocolloid, just proximal to the plantar wound. Excess stocking is trimmed, and a frame of tape is placed to further secure the cage-like dressing. Photo furnished by BTER Foundation.
