Objective: To analyze the evidence available in the literature about the use of larvotherapy in the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds. Method: This is an integrative review, having as a guiding question: what evidence is available in the literature about the use of larvotherapy in the treatment of wounds that are difficult to heal? The inclusion criteria were: original articles, literature review and experience reports, from 2016 to 2021, available online in full, in Portuguese, English and Spanish and that answered the research question. Exclusion criteria were: duplicate articles, letters to the editor, dissertations, theses, monographies and research with animals. Searches took place at Virtual Health Library and United Station National Library of Medicine between August and September 2021. Results: Ten articles were selected. The main advantages were: selective debridement, bactericidal or bacteriostatic action, and promotion of granulation tissue and healing factors. The main disadvantages were: pain, discomfort, prejudice, and weaknesses with the larval production market. Conclusion: The advantages found outweigh the disadvantages evidenced. Therefore, larvotherapy is favorable to treat wounds that are difficult to heal.
Objetivo:Analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura acerca da utilização da larvoterapia no tratamento de feridas de difícil cicatrização. Método: Trata-se de revisão integrativa, tendo como questão norteadora: quais são as evidências disponíveis na literatura acerca da utilização da larvoterapia no tratamento de feridas de difícil cicatrização? Elegeram-se como critérios de inclusão: artigos originais, de revisão de literatura e de relatos de experiência, recorte temporal de 2016 a 2021, disponíveis online na íntegra, em português, inglês e espanhol e que respondessem à pergunta de pesquisa. Os critérios de exclusão foram: artigos duplicados, cartas ao editor, dissertações, teses, monografias e pesquisas com animais. Buscas ocorreram na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina dos Estados Unidos entre agosto e setembro de 2021. Resultados: Selecionaram-se 10 artigos. As principais vantagens foram: desbridamento seletivo, ação bactericida ou bacteriostática e promoção de tecido de granulação e de fatores cicatrizantes. Já as principais desvantagens abrangeram: dor, desconforto, preconceito e fragilidades com o mercado de produção larval. Conclusão: As vantagens encontradas sobrepõem as desvantagens evidenciadas. Portanto, a larvoterapia é favorável para tratar feridas de difícil cicatrização.
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