Thoracic dog bite wounds in dogs: A retrospective study of 123 cases (2003-2016).

Anna K Frykfors von HekkelCamilla PegramZoë J Halfacree

Published in: Veterinary surgery : VS (2020)

Presence of pseudo-flail, rib fracture, or pneumothorax should raise suspicion of intrathoracic injury. Strong consideration should be given to radiography, surgical exploration, and debridement of all thoracic dog bite wounds.

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spinal cord
wound healing
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
hip fracture
magnetic resonance