[Vital animal predation of the genital region caused by a mongrel dog].

A 79-year-old man, who was in a helpless situation due to cardiac decompensation, suffered dog bite injuries on the left thigh and in the genital region while still alive. Two extensive soft-tissue defects with contused and bruised wound edges were surrounded by multiple slit-like skin lesions. The outer genitals were almost completely missing.

Bacterial migration through punctured surgical gloves under real surgical conditions.

Background: The aim of this study was to confirm recent results from a previous study focussing on the development of a method to measure the bacterial translocation through puncture holes in surgical gloves under real surgical conditions.

Methods: An established method was applied to detect bacterial migration from the operating site through the punctured glove. Biogel double-gloving surgical gloves were used during visceral surgeries over a 6-month period.