Dog bite injuries in a tertiary care children's hospital: A seven‐year review
Pediatrics International Apr 25, 2021
Zangari A, Cerigioni E, Nino F, et al. - Researchers conducted the study for determining the experience, management, and outcome of dog bite injuries in a single pediatric tertiary care center. From 2012 to 2018, they retrospectively reviewed the clinical records of 127 patients (mean age 7.15 ± 4.24 years, range 1 to 17 years; 68 males) who had been injured by a dog. Characteristics of patients and dogs, type and severity of injuries, circumstances of the accidents, treatment and outcome have been analyzed. Data reported that 75% of the attacks occurred during spring and summer. The findings are consistent with previous research, which indicates that the typical dog-related injury occurs from a known dog, during the spring and summer, and in younger boys, who are frequently exposed to head and neck wounds. The results demonstrated the feasibility and safety of primary repair and antibiotic prophylaxis in all patients, with very low infection rates and good cosmetic outcomes.
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