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Bite injuries at a level 1 trauma center in Germany
Christina Polan1, Steffen C Kraus1, Monika Herten1
1Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
|June 3, 2025
Summary
Bite injuries, primarily from domestic animals like dogs and cats, commonly affect hands and forearms. Prompt, individualized treatment is crucial to prevent severe wound infections and reduce prolonged hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Bite injuries are a frequent cause of morbidity.
- Understanding their epidemiology and management is essential in urban settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of bite injuries in a European industrialized nation.
- To identify risk factors and effective management strategies for bite-related morbidity.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 442 bite injury cases from 2010-2020.
- Investigation of patient demographics, injury patterns, treatment duration, and infection rates.
- Inclusion of radiological, laboratory, and microbiological parameters in the analysis.
Main Results:
- Dogs (49.9%) and cats (36.1%) were the most common causes of bites, predominantly affecting females (59%) aged 20-50.
- Hands (n=251) were the most frequent injury site; head bites were common in children under 10.
- Wound infection occurred in 14.7% of cases, significantly increasing treatment duration across all care settings.
Conclusions:
- Bite injuries necessitate prompt examination, imaging, and individualized therapy.
- Early management including debridement, irrigation, antibiotics, and immobilization can prevent severe infections.
- Swift and precise treatment is vital, especially for bites from exotic species.
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