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Major dog attack injuries in children.

N E Wiseman, H Chochinov, V Fraser

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |October 1, 1983
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    Summary
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    Dog attacks on children result in frequent hospital admissions, with young boys most affected. Injuries often involve the face and extremities, with prevention being the primary solution.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Dog bites are a significant cause of pediatric injury requiring hospitalization.
    • Previous research has emphasized soft tissue damage and cosmetic reconstruction.

    Observation:

    • A 5-year study (1977-1981) at Winnipeg Children's Hospital treated 57 children for dog attack injuries.
    • Fifty percent of victims were 5 years old or younger; 55% were boys.
    • Injuries predominantly included puncture wounds and lacerations (95%), primarily to the face (77%) and extremities (23%).

    Findings:

    • Three cases involved peritonitis due to bowel perforation, successfully treated.
    • One child died from injuries before hospital arrival.
    • Young children are particularly vulnerable to severe, potentially lethal dog maulings.

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    Implications:

    • Recognizing the life-threatening potential of dog maulings in young children is crucial.
    • Effective prevention strategies are essential to reduce the incidence of severe pediatric dog attack injuries.
    • While soft tissue injuries are common, severe internal injuries and fatalities underscore the severity of the problem.