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An Epidemiological Analysis of Pediatric Dog Bite Injuries Over a Decade
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Background An estimated 800,000 dog bites require medical attention every year. The purpose of this study is to review the characteristics of dog bite injuries in children and examine temporal trends. Methods The Kids' Inpatient Database was used to identify pediatric patients with dog bite injuries over a 10-y period. Demographic data, primary payer, injury characteristics, length of hospitalization, and treatments were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed in SAS 9.3 (SAS Institute Inc, Cary, NC). Results A total of 6308 patients were identified. Average age at time of injury was 6.4 ± 4.3 y. Children under age 5 y were the most affected subgroup (39.3% in 2000 versus 44.7% in 2009, P Conclusions Dog bites are a common cause of pediatric injuries and are a significant burden on families and the health care system. Evaluating the characteristics of these injuries can guide educational efforts.
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Preschool children are predisposed to head and neck injuries from dog bites.
“Preschool children are predisposed to head and neck injuries from dog bites. [19].”
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Bite injuries to extremities were more likely seen in children aged over seven because of their increased height and limbs being in most proximity to the dog.
“Bite injuries to extremities were more likely seen in children aged over seven because of their increased height and limbs being in most proximity to the dog [19, 20].”
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- Cook, J. A., Sasor, S. E., Soleimani, T., Chu, M. W., & Tholpady, S. S.
- Venue
- Journal of Surgical Research
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- Elsevier BV
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- 2020-02
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- 246
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- 231-235
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- 0022-4804
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- en
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