title: Shark attack.
abstract: Shark attacks are rare but devastating. This case had major injuries that included an open femoral fracture, massive hemorrhage, sciatic nerve laceration, and significant skin and muscle damage. The patient required 15 operative procedures, extensive physical therapy, and orthotic assistance. A review of the literature pertaining to shark bites is included.
authors.affiliation: Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Tampa, FL 33612-9499.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Guidera
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ogden
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Highhouse
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pugh
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Beatty
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D012754:Sharks; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*