A Retrospective Observational Study of Facial Dog Bite Injuries and Its Management in a Tertiary Care Center

Abstract

Background: Facial dog bite injuries result in significant emotional, psychological, and physical trauma to the victims involved and should be considered a significant health issue. The purpose of this study is to share our experience in the management and to add to the existing medical literature regarding the epidemiological patterns of facial dog bite injuries.

Keywords

• face
• dog bites
• rabies post exposure prophylaxis
• primary suturing
• flap cover