PMC4332139_01
Maggots seen buried deep in the wound in the left cheek region (preoperative)
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F1
Maggots were seen burrowed deep in the wound [Figure 1].
Removal of maggots using tweezers following turpentine oil application
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F2
About 15-20 maggots were removed with a tweezer following the application of turpentine oil [Figures 2 and 3].
Removed maggots
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F3
About 15-20 maggots were removed with a tweezer following the application of turpentine oil [Figures 2 and 3].
Immediate post-operative
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F4
Surgical debridement of the wound was carried out under local anesthesia [Figure 4].
Wound healing satisfactory after a week
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F5
When the patient was reviewed after a week, the swelling had subsided and wound healing was observed to be satisfactory [Figure 5].