OUR EXPERIENCE IN TREATING DOG BITE INJURIES IN DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Dog bite injuries in humans remain a public health concern. Children are the most frequent victims of dog bite injuries. The face is often the commonest site. Injuries range from a scratch, laceration (supercial /deep), avulsion with or without tissue loss. Accordingly, the reconstructive options vary from debridement and procedure like Primary closure, Delayed primary closure, Skin grafting and Flap cover. When signicant soft tissue loss occurs, more complex methods are required to restore function and cosmesis without risking widespread infection or disgurement. These options must be chosen carefully. Objectives: To study Ÿ different types of dog bite injuries. Ÿ different types of procedure and their outcome.