Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open.
Publisher:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
Frequency: Monthly
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
Start Year:2013 -
ISSN:
2169-7574 (Electronic)
2169-7574 (Linking)
2169-7574 (Linking)
Impact Factor
1.5
| NLM ID: | 101622231 |
| (OCoLC): | 809807562 |
| LCCN: | 2012200721 |
Practical Review of the Management of Animal Bites. Animal bites are common worldwide. Due to the plethora of animals, there are diverse pathogens with specific associated risks and treatment algorithms. It is crucial to understand these to develop and execute appropriate management plans. This practical review was designed to amalgamate the most common bites worldwide and synthesize data to help guide treatment plans. Methods: A PubMed literature search was performed focusing on the major animal bites. High-level studies were preferred and analyzed but lower-level studies were also used if high-level studies did not exist. Results: The tables ...