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September 5, 2025Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Characterization, Epidemiology, and Outcomes of Periocular Dog Bites in Children

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PTPaulina TruongEMElizabeth A. MerlinskyGVGeorge A. Villatoro

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Retrospective chart review identified trends in periocular dog bites among children, suggesting important management strategies.

Key Points

  • Infection was diagnosed in 10% of patients, with age ≤2 being a significant predictor.
  • Eyewitness data shows eyelid lacerations were the most common injury, affecting 92.7% of cases.
  • Retrospective review highlighted a significant spike in dog bites in 2020, primarily from familiar animals.
  • The study emphasizes the need for educating families about safe interactions with dogs.

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Truong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb5f586d6d5674bcd037c3https://doi.org/10.1097/iop.0000000000003048
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