Attacks on humans by stray cows and dogs are a growing concern across India. In one such incident, a 46-year-old man was attacked by a cow while he was walking on the road in Gurugram. The patient was immediately admitted to the emergency department of a reputed hospital. Doctors found that the patient had multiple rib fractures on his right side, pneumothorax, and abdominal injuries. A medical team led by a minimal access and bariatric surgeon performed a thoracostomy to treat the pneumothorax in the patient.
He also received several units of blood transfusions and conservative treatment. However, his condition deteriorated despite stable blood parameters. The surgical team then performed an emergency laparotomy to evaluate the patient’s condition further. During the procedure, they discovered a nearly complete transection of the small intestine. The team swiftly performed another…
