Doctor removed more than 100 maggots nesting in patient's mouth

(Dan Tri) - (Dan Tri) - When brought to the hospital with difficulty breathing, doctors discovered a nest of maggots wriggling in the patient's upper lip mucosa.

On August 27, Dr. Ngo Thi Thu Thao, Department of Dentistry, Quang Nam General Hospital, said that she had removed more than 100 maggots from an open wound in the mouth of patient PTT (69 years old, residing in Tien Phuoc commune, Da Nang city).

Previously, patient T. was admitted to the hospital with difficulty breathing. At first, the doctor discovered a nest of wriggling maggots in the mucosa of the upper lip.

After carefully examining the open wound, the doctor discovered necrosis in the gingival sulcus, right cheek mucosa, palate, and discovered many more maggot nests located deep inside the muscle, close to the upper jaw bone, right cheekbone, and hidden mucosa inside the right lower jaw bone.

The doctor removed more than 100 maggots from the patient's open mouth wound (Photo: Provided by the doctor).

The patient's condition is very serious, with open wounds in the gums, infected cheek mucosa, and infected palate with maggots, and severe pneumonia...

The doctor said that due to the after-effects of a stroke, the patient had been lying in one place for a long time and had not been properly cared for, so maggots had built a nest in his mouth and his family did not discover it in time.

Doctors recommend that if a family member shows signs of bedridden symptoms, it is important to change positions frequently to help reduce pressure on the skin and prevent ulcers.

Take care of personal hygiene, oral hygiene, keep skin clean and dry, especially the anal and genital areas to avoid infection.

Nutritional support and hydration, ensuring patients are adequately hydrated and nourished…

Physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises help improve mobility and prevent muscle atrophy.

Monitor and support patients in coping with emotional problems such as depression…

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