Vascular Injuries from Bear Attacks
Author Information
Author(s): Wani Mohd Lateef, Ahangar Abdul Gani, Lone Gh Nabi, Lone Reyaz Ahmad, Ashraf Hakeem, Zubair Dar, Abdul Majeed Bhat, M A Singh, Shyam Bijli, Akram Hussain
Primary Institution: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What is the pattern and management of vascular injuries caused by bear maulings in Kashmir?
Conclusion
Vascular injury due to bear maul needs prompt resuscitation and revascularization, and the outcomes are very good with timely intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Most patients were treated by reverse saphenous vein graft or end to end anastomosis.
- Wound infection was the most common complication at 20%.
- There were no operative deaths among the patients.
Takeaway
If a bear hurts you and damages your blood vessels, getting help quickly can make a big difference, and most people can recover well.
Methodology
The study analyzed 15 patients with bear maul vascular injuries from January 2004 to December 2008.
Limitations
The study only included patients with vascular injuries and excluded those without.
Participant Demographics
Median age was 36.4 years, with 66% male patients.
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