Lung India, 2013 Fat embolism syndrome is an often overlooked cause of breathlessness in trauma wards. Presenting in a wide range of clinical signs of varying severity, fat embolism is usually diagnosed by a physician who keeps a high degree of suspicion.
Jacob George +4 more
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The Relationship Between Non-Traumatic Fat Embolism and Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) in Patients with Cancer [PDF]
DiseasesBackground: Fat embolism and fat embolism syndrome are rare but well-known consequences of long bone fractures and orthopedic surgeries. These sources support the mechanical theory of their development.
Beáta Ágnes Borsay +6 more
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A rare case of pulmonary fat embolism with acute respiratory distress syndrome after thigh fat circumferential extraction and hip fat autologous transplantation [PDF]
Journal of International Medical ResearchPulmonary fat embolism is the most severe form of fat embolism syndrome and typically occurs after fractures. However, it is not commonly reported in patients who have undergone liposuction and fat transplantation.
Chuyang Zhong +7 more
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Percutaneous large-bore mechanical thrombectomy for macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism: a case report [PDF]
CVIR EndovascularBackground Macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism is extremely uncommon. Most cases occur in the context of fat grafting or long bone fractures. Macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism may be associated with cardiopulmonary compromise and is associated with high ...
James M. Chan +9 more
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Percutaneous thrombectomy of fat embolism in-transit [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesWe report the case of a previously independent 82-year-old female who experienced acute hemodynamic and respiratory deterioration requiring inotropic support due to a fat embolism during revision hip arthroplasty.
Erin Cihat Saricilar, BMed, MD, MS, MM +3 more
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Fat Embolism Syndrome – A Qualitative Review of its Incidence, Presentation, Pathogenesis and Management [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2021 Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) is a poorly defined clinical phenomenon which has been attributed to fat emboli entering the circulation. It is common, and its clinical presentation may be either subtle or dramatic and life threatening.
Timon C, Keady C, Murphy CG
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Cerebral Fat Embolism That Was Initially Negative on DiffusionWeighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2021 Fat embolism syndrome is a rare, but serious condition that occurs in patients with fractures of the long bones or who undergo orthopedic surgery. The main clinical features of fat embolism syndrome are an altered mental status, hypoxia, and petechial ...
Seung Je Go +6 more
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Fat embolism following fat grafting: A systematic review of reported cases [PDF]
JPRAS OpenBackground: This systematic review aims to consolidate and analyze reported cases of fat embolism following fat grafting, focusing on patient demographics, procedural characteristics, clinical features, diagnostic methods, management strategies, and ...
Pouria Chaghamirzayi +4 more
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Research Status and Prospects of Non-Traumatic Fat Embolism in Forensic Medicine
Fayixue Zazhi, 2022 In the practice of forensic pathology, fat embolism is one of the common causes of death, which can be divided into two categories: traumatic and non-traumatic.
ZHANG Meng-zhen +7 more
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Rare Imaging of Fat Embolism Seen on Computed Tomography in the Common Iliac Vein after Polytrauma [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2018 Fat embolism refers to the presence of fat droplets within the peripheral and lung microcirculation with or without clinical sequelae. However, early diagnosis of fat embolism is very difficult because the embolism usually does not show at the computed ...
Hojun Lee +3 more
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