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R C Bux1, J D McDowell

  • 1Forensic Science Center, Bexar County, Texas.

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Dog bites injure millions annually in the US. A fatal case highlights severe vascular damage and exsanguination, emphasizing risks in elderly women from dog attacks.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Dog bites are a significant public health concern in the United States, with millions of injuries reported annually.
  • While most dog bite injuries are minor, severe complications, including fatalities, can occur.

Observation:

  • This report details a fatal case involving an elderly woman attacked by her pet Chow dog.
  • The victim sustained multiple abrasions, contusions, and lacerations.

Findings:

  • The attack resulted in exsanguination and death due to a large perforation of the right external pudendal vein and three perforations of the left superficial femoral vein.
  • Associated injuries included fractures of the left 2nd through 4th ribs and pulmonary contusion.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the potential for severe, life-threatening vascular trauma from dog attacks, particularly in vulnerable populations.
  • Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing severe hemorrhage in dog bite incidents.