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Human bites: a review.

M J Earley, A F Bardsley

    British Journal of Plastic Surgery
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Facial human bites often heal initially with few complications due to good blood flow and antibiotics. However, secondary reconstruction typically requires multiple surgical stages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Facial human bites are complex injuries requiring specific management strategies.
    • Previous studies offer limited comparative data on treatment outcomes for facial human bites.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a series of 41 facial human bites.
    • To compare findings with previously published data.
    • To outline primary treatment protocols and evaluate secondary reconstruction needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 41 cases of human bites to the face.
    • Comparative analysis with existing literature.
    • Documentation of primary treatment and secondary reconstructive procedures.

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    Main Results:

    • Most initial bites had minimal complications, attributed to facial vascularity and antibiotic prophylaxis.
    • Secondary reconstruction was frequently necessary and involved multiple operative stages.
    • Analysis of complications and outcomes in relation to initial management.

    Conclusions:

    • Prophylactic antibiotics and the rich facial blood supply mitigate initial complications from human bites.
    • Facial human bites often necessitate complex, multi-stage secondary reconstructive surgery.
    • Effective primary management is crucial, but long-term reconstructive planning is essential.