The Use of Absorbable Plates to Treat Facial Fractures From Dog-Bite Injuries in Pediatric Patients: A Case Report

TL;DR

This case report describes using absorbable plates to successfully treat facial fractures in a child caused by a dog bite.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel application of absorbable plates in treating dog-bite-induced facial fractures in pediatric patients.

Findings

The patient showed favorable outcomes after surgical treatment with absorbable plates.

Minimal postsurgical complications were observed in the pediatric patient.

Absorbable plates are effective for managing facial fractures caused by dog bites in children.

Abstract

Dog-bite injuries are common in the facial and neck areas of pediatric patients on account of their size. The incidence of dog-bite etiology for facial fractures in Mexico is unknown as they are underreported. We present a case of a pediatric patient with facial fractures due to dog-bite injuries. We describe the patient's surgical management with absorbable plates and its aftermath and engage in a literature review of dog-bite facial fractures. The patient demonstrated generally favorable results, with minimal postsurgical sequelae. The use of absorbable plates leads to positive outcomes in pediatric patients with dog-bite-related facial fractures.

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