Manja injury: turning festivals into mishaps
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Kite flying is a popular traditional sport in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The thread or “manja” used for flying kites is made up of glass powder, glue and lethal chemical and metallic substances, which make it very sharp. The severity of the injury depends on these abrasive materials used for making the thread. Presenting a case report of 15-years-old male patient who sustained a clean cut, deep incised wound in zone II, exposing the fat, muscle and actively bleeding artery was managed with wound exploration and ligation of the involved artery.
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Shagufta Ali
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