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[Bite injuries in the head and neck area]

M O Scheithauer1, G Rettinger

  • 1Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universität Ulm.

HNO
|February 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Facial animal bites, common in children, require prompt surgical care. Plastic-reconstructive surgery is crucial for optimal head and neck defect repair.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Context:

  • Approximately 8500 facial animal bites occur annually in Germany.
  • Infants and schoolchildren constitute over 50% of victims.
  • Nose and auricles are the most frequently affected areas, with potential for severe tissue, vascular, nerve, or bone destruction.

Purpose:

  • To outline the incidence and characteristics of facial animal bites.
  • To emphasize the importance of surgical intervention in managing these injuries.
  • To highlight the role of plastic-reconstructive techniques in primary repair.

Summary:

  • Facial bites, predominantly from dogs, affect thousands annually, with a high pediatric incidence.
  • Injuries range from superficial defects to severe tissue loss, necessitating antibiotic therapy for infections.
  • Surgical management involves wound debridement and primary closure, prioritizing reconstructive techniques for head and neck areas.

Impact:

  • Informs surgical decision-making for facial bite injuries.
  • Underscores the need for specialized reconstructive approaches in pediatric and adult cases.
  • Aims to improve functional and aesthetic outcomes following facial trauma.

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