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Facial Laceration: A Fight Against a Bite!
Tanvi E Malankar1, Sonal B Shah1, Aishwarya A Gangawane1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
|August 15, 2022
Summary
This case study details the successful management of a facial dog bite in a 75-year-old male. Prompt anti-rabies prophylaxis and surgical wound care achieved both functional and aesthetic results, preventing infection.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Management
Background:
- Facial bite injuries, particularly from dogs, pose significant functional, emotional, and psychological challenges.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons encounter diverse mammalian bite injuries requiring specialized treatment protocols.
Observation:
- A case report of a 75-year-old male patient with a dog bite injury to the face is presented.
- The management involved immediate anti-rabies prophylaxis and meticulous wound debridement.
Findings:
- Surgical wound closure was performed using resorbable and non-resorbable sutures after freshening wound margins.
- Post-operative antibiotic therapy was administered to prevent infection.
Implications:
- The study highlights the efficacy of antiseptic solutions and anti-rabies prophylaxis in controlling infection in facial dog bite cases.
- Achieving both esthetic and functionally acceptable outcomes is crucial in managing such injuries.
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