Crocodile bites lead to fatal and nonfatal outcomes in humans. Mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) and saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are common in India. Most crocodile bites can cause severe injuries, especially
to the extremities, due to the substantial bite force of the crocodile, which typically
leads to extensive tissue damage, fractures, amputations, and vascular injuries. We
report the case of a crocodile bite victim who presented with features of acute limb
ischemia, was found to have vascular thrombosis of the common femoral artery, and
was experiencing complete compression of the femoral vein due to external vascular
compression by a hematoma. We discuss various injury mechanisms sustained in crocodile
bites and the roles of point-of-care ultrasound and continuous tomography angiography,
which could help identify these injuries. After thrombectomy and hematoma evacuation
the patient recovered and was discharged without any physical dysfunction.
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Publication history
Published online: July 18, 2022
Accepted:
May 11,
2022
Received:
June 20,
2021
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