TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Tiger bite: an unapprehended injury
JO  - Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons -- Pakistan : JCPSP
A1  - Rahman, M. Mizanur
A1  - Islam, Mohammad Saiful
A1  - Ahmed, S. Jalal
SP  - 595
EP  - 597
VL  - 19
IS  - 9
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1022-386X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/09.2009/JCPSP.595597
ID  - ref1
ER  -