A Study of Human Bite Injuries to the Face
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Human bites of the face present to the surgeon sometimes with a dilemma as to the method and timing of surgery. Often patients present with soft tissue defects as a result of the injury sustained. Reconstruction, therefore, becomes absolutely necessary to avoid psychosocial complications. Aim: To analyze human bites injuries of the face and management of these wounds. Materials and Methods: All patients who had human bites of the ear lip and nose accounting to about 39 cases were included in the study. The methods included obtaining a thorough history from the patients, thorough clinical examination and necessary investigations with appropriate surgical reconstruction. Results: A total of 39 cases were included in the study, the most common site of injury was the ear accounting to about 67%, and primary reconstruction was done in about 15 (88%) cases in the trauma theatre. Secondary reconstruction was done in 2 (12%) cases in elective operation theatre. Conclusion: Human bites are potentially dangerous wounds and constitute a significant cause of morbidity. Emergency physicians should be well acquainted with the evaluation and proper management of human bites to avoid complications.
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P Suresh Kumar, S Lakshmi Bai, Heber Anandan
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