@article{ref1,
title="Tiger bite: an unapprehended injury",
journal="Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons -- Pakistan : JCPSP",
year="2009",
author="Rahman, M. Mizanur and Islam, Mohammad Saiful and Ahmed, S. Jalal",
volume="19",
number="9",
pages="595-597",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1022-386X",
doi="09.2009/JCPSP.595597",
url="http://dx.doi.org/09.2009/JCPSP.595597"
}