title: Rattlesnake bite of the face: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Most poisonous snakebites with envenomation involve the extremities. A case where the bite occurred on the face is presented. Problems in management included marked coagulopathy and prolonged airway compromise, requiring 9 days of nasotracheal intubation. The bite site did not develop necrosis and required only local wound care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, Tennessee 37602.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Portera
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D017839:Crotalus; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy*