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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 12(4 ):p 317-320, October-December 2019. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.12419.6
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Medico-legal Opinion in Case of Assault by Bear: A Case Report
Vishal B Surwade, Sachin Kumar Meena, Indarjeet Khandekar
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 12(4 ):p 317-320, October-December 2019. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.12419.6
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Meena SK, Surwade VB, Khandekar I, et al. Medico-legal opinion in case of assault by bear: a case report. Indian J Forensic Med Pathol. 2019;12(4):317-20.Timeline
Received : July 03, 2019
Accepted : October 23, 2019
Published : December 30, 2019
Abstract
Bear bite injuries have become a common occurrence as the forest covers and natural habitats are diminishing.1 Patients injured in bear attack present with different patterns of injuries. A common protocol about the medicolegal cases of animal bite its opinion is not present in the system. These animals usually attack in remote areas where composite trauma centers do not exist and urgent referrals of these patients is essential. Final outcome influences the medico-legal opinion and compensation.2 The goal of the present case to document the injuries suffered in bear bite and provides the required medico-legal opinion
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Meena SK, Surwade VB, Khandekar I, et al. Medico-legal opinion in case of assault by bear: a case report. Indian J Forensic Med Pathol. 2019;12(4):317-20.
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| July 03, 2019 | October 23, 2019 | December 30, 2019 |
DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.12419.6
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| Received | July 03, 2019 |
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