Severe injury to the brachial neurovascular bundle and muscles due to a horse bite: a case report

ConclusionHorse bites of large extent require a multidisciplinary approach. The composition of the team of physicians needed for treatment varies depending on the degree of the injury and eventual complications. In the case of our patient, emergency department physicians, vascular and plastic surgeons, intensive care specialists, nephrologists, and infective care specialists were involved. In different instances, the inclusion of other specialists may be necessary to save and functionalize the limbs of the patient, or save his/her life.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research