Abstract |
Human bites to the scrotum are rare and can be associated with a high morbidity rate if poorly managed. We report a case of a human bite to the scrotum that was successfully treated with a 5-day course of antibiotics, surgical debridement and healing by secondary intention.
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Authors | Mary Kerins, Shaun Greene, Niall O'Connor |
Journal | European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
(Eur J Emerg Med)
Vol. 11
Issue 4
Pg. 223-4
(Aug 2004)
ISSN: 0969-9546 [Print] England |
PMID | 15249811
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Bites, Human
(complications, microbiology, therapy)
- Debridement
- Emergency Service, Hospital
- Hernia
(etiology)
- Humans
- Male
- Scrotum
(injuries, microbiology)
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