A Rare case of bear attack on the face and the treatment in a tertiary hospital in Central Nepal

Abstract

Citation: Singh AK, Dulal S, Mayya J . A Rar e case of bear attack on the face and the tr eatment in college of medical sciences, Bharatpur, Central Nepal. JCMS Nepal. 2015;11(2):31-33.

Bear Maul Injury in Maxillofacial Region: A Case Report

“…Injuries due to bear mauling are most commonly seen in rural areas, but in developing countries like ours, stripping the wildlife of their natural habitation brings them close to more populated areas in the search of food. 5 Increase in tourism may be another cause for these type of injuries. 6 The distinguishable feature of injuries due to bear mauling are combination of cutting, penetrating, and crushing (due to powerful slaps) type of injuries.…”

Animal induced ocular injuries: A brief review

“…77 Table-1 showed pattern of bear maul injury after review of 252 cases reported in various articles from India and Nepal due. [77][78][79][80][81][82] Bear mauling wound commonly involved the face (81-96%) and head (54.7%). Wounds by claws, paws and a combination of both due to bear attacks can present in extensive sharp and blunt injuries and may associate with underlying bone fractures.…”

“…A single dose of tetanus toxoid may be given depending on the immune status of the patient. 77,78,81,82 Wounds due to large animal bites are considered to be dirty or contaminated. Surgical toileting and debridement are an essential part of the treatment.…”