Management of dog bite avulsions of the lip vermilion.
A conservative approach allowing the wounds to heal by secondary intention has been used in 14 patients. The results have been very satisfactory, and only six of the 14 patients required minor scar revisions.
D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003646:Debridement; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing