Author(s):
1. M. Mizanur Rahman:
Department of Surgery, Khulna Medical College, Khulna, Bangladesh
2. Mohammad Saiful Islam:
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bangabandu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. S. Jalal Ahmed:
Department of Ophthalmology, Khulna Medical College,Khulna, Bangladesh
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.
Page(s):
595-597
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 19, Issue: 9, Year: 2009
Keywords:
injury
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reconstructive surgery
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face
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Debridement
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Tiger bite
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Wound toilet
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Head
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