A Study on Bear Mauling In Tertiary Care Unit of Central India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
Due to increased number of bear mauling in central India, we studied the various factors in bear mauling and outcome of management in GMCH from 2014 to 2017. A total of 26 cases evaluated which were predominantly male. It is obvious that involvement of head, neck face and upper limb was in maximum cases. The age wise study shows that there was equal involvement of people from young, middle aged and older ones. It was a retrospective analysis of the reported cases. Most victims suffered from multiple injuries. We observed that in 85% of cases of mutilation overhead neck and face, it was most common site of bear mauling. Probably, it is because usually the attacks by bear are mainly on standing posture with hind limbs. All the patients were treated by a team led by surgeons including dental cum oral surgeon, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmologist and orthopedician. Surgical repair was done under all aseptic precaution and analgesia. The injury may cause sufficient disfigurement and require extensive reconstruction. But multidisplinary approach with proper general surgical care can save the patient with reduction in mortality and morbidity.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Vidhey Shriram Tirpude, Dr. Brajesh B. Gupta
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