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Head and neck dog bites in children
Angelo Monroy1, Philomena Behar, Mark Nagy
1Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, USA.
Summary
Children frequently sustain head and neck dog bites, with the cheek and lips most commonly affected. Despite high infection rates, outcomes are generally excellent, and pulsed dye laser treatment enhances cosmetic results.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dog bites are a significant cause of pediatric head and neck injuries.
- Understanding injury patterns and treatment outcomes is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the patterns of dog bite injuries to the head and neck in children.
- To evaluate the treatment outcomes for these injuries.
Main Methods:
- A case series methodology was employed, involving a retrospective chart review.
- Data were collected for children aged 0-19 years treated for head and neck dog bites between 1999 and 2007.
Main Results:
- Eighty-four children underwent primary repair for head and neck dog bites, with the cheek (34%) and lips (21%) being the most frequent sites.
- The average wound length was 7.15 cm, with peak incidence during summer months. Infection occurred in 10.7% of cases.
- Pulsed dye laser therapy was utilized to improve the cosmetic appearance of the healed wounds.
Conclusions:
- Children are particularly susceptible to head and neck dog bite injuries.
- Wound healing is generally excellent, even with contaminated wounds, and infections are infrequent.
- Pulsed dye laser treatment offers cosmetic benefits for dog bite scars.
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