Citation

Slonim CB. Ophthal. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 1996; 12(3): 218-222.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8869980

Abstract

Canalicular lacerations are frequently found in conjunction with other facial lacerations occurring in dog bite injuries. A review of the treatment of 17 dog bite-induced canalicular lacerations is presented. Certain pathogens commonly found in the canine oral flora may cause severe secondary infections, which may result in sepsis and even death. These pathogens are reviewed along with a description of appropriate plans for antimicrobial prophylaxis. A surgical approach to such injuries is described.

Language: en