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Tiger Bite: An Unapprehended Injury

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M. Mizanur Rahman Department of Surgery, Khulna Medical College, Khulna, Bangladesh
Mohammad Saiful Islam Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bangabandu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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.
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Page(s) 595-597
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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 19, Issue: 9, Year: 2009

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Keywords
injury, reconstructive surgery, face, Debridement, Tiger bite, Wound toilet, Head
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