The treatment of dog bite injuries of the eyelids and adnexa.
A series of dog bites in the area of the eyes is described. Primary treatment with direct approximation of all tissues is emphasized. Based on our experience these wounds heal nicely leaving minor scarring and no infection. However, in some cases eyelid deformities are often left which might require further reconstructive surgery.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D004285:Dogs; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin