Characterization, Epidemiology, and Outcomes of Periocular Dog Bites in Children
The authors demonstrate an increase in dog bites over time, with a spike in 2020. Most bites resulted from a familiar animal; the American Staffordshire terrier (pitbull) was the most common known breed. Eyelid lacerations and injuries to canaliculi, brows, and orbits are most common. Complications and reoperations are rare. Physicians should counsel families on safe interactions with dogs.
Authors
- Paulina Truong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9635-1790)
- Michael T. Yen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9221-5935)
- Lucy I. Mudie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2780-4079)
- George A. Villatoro
- Katherine J. Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3572-8777)
- Elizabeth A. Merlinsky
Institutions
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Texas Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/iop.0000000000003048
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00