title: Infection emanating from an 'innocent' facial puncture wound. Case reports.
abstract: All accidental wounds are contaminated by bacteria. The factors involved in the conversion of a wound from contaminated to infected are identical, irrespective of the site and classification of the wound, although puncture wounds are particularly suited for the growth of anaerobic organisms. A case is presented of facial infection emanating from an 'innocent' puncture wound. The management of orofacial puncture wounds is discussed and illustrated with a second case.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Csillag
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*