Tiger bite: an unapprehended injury
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2009; 19 (9): 595-597
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ABSTRACT
This short communication describes the various modes of presentation, complications and management of tiger bite. All patients presenting to the emergency department with a history of tiger bite were included in the study. A total of 6 patients were admitted at the Department of Surgery, Khulna Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh, from 2003 to 2006. Injury involved different parts of the body; predominantly, the upper part. All patients needed emergency surgery including wound toileting, debridement and even reconstructive surgery. One patient died due to infective complications. Tiger bite is a major public health problem in the greater Sundarban area of Bangladesh. Timely hospitalization and effective management can save valuable human lives
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Assunto principal:
Cicatrização
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Ferimentos e Lesões
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Mordeduras e Picadas
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2009
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