Penetrating head injury with bilateral eye avulsion due to H imalayan bear bite

The H imalayan black bear ( U rsus thibetanus or S elenarctos thibetanus ), although an omnivore, is more carnivorous than its A merican counterpart. It is also more aggressive towards humans and is a threatened species because of the deforestation in the H imalayas. Furthermore, poverty, encroachme...

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Published in:Emergency medicine Australasia 2012-12, Vol.24 (6), p.677-679
Main Authors: Roka, Yam B, Roka, Narayani, Shrestha, Manzil, Puri, Puspa R, Adhikari, Hari B
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Language:English
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Summary:The H imalayan black bear ( U rsus thibetanus or S elenarctos thibetanus ), although an omnivore, is more carnivorous than its A merican counterpart. It is also more aggressive towards humans and is a threatened species because of the deforestation in the H imalayas. Furthermore, poverty, encroachment of the forest, extensive deforestation, lack of education and living near the forest are factors that increase the probability of such animal injuries. We report the case of a 35‐year‐old woman who suffered a severe penetrating head injury with scalp and bilateral eye avulsion, which was managed successfully.
ISSN:1742-6731
1742-6723
DOI:10.1111/1742-6723.12007