Extreme oral myiasis

Authors

• Benny Joseph, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KMCT Dental College, Manassery, Calicut, India. E-mail. bjdrbenny57{at}gmail.com
• Suresh Vyloppilli, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KMCT Dental College, Manassery, Calicut, India. E-mail. bjdrbenny57{at}gmail.com
• Auswaf Ahsan, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KMCT Dental College, Manassery, Calicut, India. E-mail. bjdrbenny57{at}gmail.com
• Anroop Anirudhan, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KMCT Dental College, Manassery, Calicut, India. E-mail. bjdrbenny57{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Extreme oral myiasis is a rare condition, mostly affecting bedridden patients whose oral health care measures are neglected. Single stage manual removal of the maggots along with the necrotic tissue, debridement, and suturing under general anesthesia is the most effective way to treat the condition. Preventive measures are also equally important to eliminate the cause and recurrence.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1133

Last Page

1135

Recommended Citation

Joseph, Benny; Vyloppilli, Suresh; Ahsan, Auswaf; and Anirudhan, Anroop (2014) "Extreme oral myiasis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 35: Iss. 9, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.6041