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Bryce M Ingram¹, Christina M Colosimo¹, John S Weaver¹

¹Department of General Surgery, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO, USA.

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Summary

Bear attacks, though rare, are increasing globally. This case highlights severe facial and extremity injuries from a grizzly bear attack, requiring extensive reconstructive surgery and multidisciplinary care.

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head/neck plastic surgery trauma trauma acute care

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Wildlife Biology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Bear attacks on humans are infrequent but show a global increase.
Consistent injury patterns involve the face, head, neck, chest, and upper limbs.

Observation:

A 59-year-old male hunter in Wyoming was attacked by a grizzly bear.
The patient sustained severe facial lacerations, including nasal and upper lip avulsion, and facial fractures.
Upper extremity injuries included soft tissue and bone damage.

Findings:

The patient underwent 53 operations during initial hospitalization for extensive facial reconstruction.
Nasal and upper lip replantation to the arm was performed.
Complications included pressure ulcers, bacterial infections, acute kidney injury, and urinary tract infection.

Implications:

This case underscores the severity of grizzly bear attack injuries and the complexity of reconstructive surgery.
Successful outcomes depend on coordinated multidisciplinary care and prolonged hospitalization.
Highlights the need for preventative measures and wilderness safety protocols.