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Review
. 2009 Aug;112(8):719-26; quiz 727.
doi: 10.1007/s00113-009-1675-1.

[Bite injuries of the hand]

[Article in German]
P Lichte  1 , P Kobbe, G Taeger, D Nast-Kolb, R Hierner, R Oberbeck
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[Bite injuries of the hand]

[Article in German]
P Lichte et al. Unfallchirurg. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

Bite injuries of the hand have a clearly increased risk for infection compared with other regions. Surgical treatment of the wound is indicated, and the debridement must be done thoroughly and with consideration of the wound closure. Antibiotic therapy may be indicated in addition to the surgery if signs of infection exist. Antibiotics alone are not a suitable treatment. Common complications in cases of deficient primary therapy are flexor tenosynovitis, purulent arthritis, and phlegmons of the dorsal hand. These are emergencies and need immediate surgical intervention.

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