Citation

Zaki HA, Shaban EE, Shaban AE, Hodhod H, Elmoheen A. Cureus 2021; 13(11): e19765.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.19765

PMID

34950544

PMCID

PMC8687795

Abstract

Animal bite injuries are prevalent worldwide. Camel bites, as a cause, are relatively rare. Male camels are particularly aggressive, especially during the rutting season. These injuries, when inflicted over the face, have a disfiguration effect with possible psychological repercussions to the patient. The surgical management of facial camel bite is described sporadically and remains a source of deliberation. Our paper reports the mechanism and management of facial soft tissue injury inflicted by camel bite over the face in an adult male with long-time follow-up for the patient post surgical repair without any documented complications. This case report demonstrates the complex nature of camel bite injuries over the face. Inappropriate wound management may result in long-term sequelae, which may affect the patient's quality of life. Individuals should apply caution when dealing with camels, mainly in the rutting season. Primary skin closure, especially to the face or neck, and proper wound management will decrease the risk of permanent scars and infections.

Language: en

Keywords

animal bite management; camel bite; face injury; mammalian bite; postoperative wound infection; primary fascial closure; skin closure; soft tissue injuries; superficial cervical plexus block; wound infection