Management of bite wounds in the head and neck.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2010
Abstract
An estimated 50% of people in the United States will incur an animal or human bite wound at least once in their lifetimes. Although the majority of these individuals do not seek medical attention, bite wounds to the head and neck are a common reason for emergency department visits. Facial bites are complex injuries due to the functional and cosmetic nature of the area, as well as the unique polymicrobial infection potential that exists. We present a review of the epidemiology and microbiology of bite injuries to the head and neck and provide evidence-based recommendations regarding surgical wound closure and antibiotic therapy.
Volume
26
Issue
6
First Page
456
Last Page
463
ISSN
1098-8793
Published In/Presented At
Ambro, B. T., Wright, R. J., & Heffelfinger, R. N. (2010). Management of bite wounds in the head and neck. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 26(6), 456–463. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1267720
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
21086232
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article