Surgical Management of Pediatric Dog Bites: A Systematic Review and Treatment Guideline

Abstract

Dog bites are a unique and unusual injury in children, associated with atypical bacterial species, high infection rates, and controversial surgical treatment. Expert recommendations currently guide management and no surgical evidence-based guidelines exist. We conducted a systematic review to answer three management questions: (1) What are the best practices for wound management? (2) In what circumstances should prophylactic antibiotics be administered? (3) In what circumstances should rabies prophylaxis be given?

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