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. 2009 Mar 6;6(1):39–46. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-481X.2008.00564.x

Table 1.

Outcome classification for the MDT group

Grades Subgrades Outcome
Healed 1A Suitable for SSG, flap coverage or for self‐healing
1B Debridement + SSG/flap coverage at same setting
1C Assisted debridement (debridement in between – to remove necrotic tendons or exposed bone)
Unhealed 2 Surgical debridement (MDT abandoned)
3A Minor amputation (below ankle)
3B Major amputation (above ankle)
Others 4 Others (patient withdrawal, discontinuation, death, etc.)

MDT, maggot debridement therapy; SD, surgical debridement; SSG, split skin grafting.