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Intensive Care Management of Complicated Case of Fat Embolism Secondary to Femur Fracture
Life and Science, 2021 Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is an inflammatory cascade, affecting multi-organs, potentially leading to serious complications in orthopedic patients, especially after femur fractures.
Sanum Kashif
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Iatrogenic pulmonary fat embolism after surgery in a patient with fatty liver [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2020 Introduction. Fat embolism refers to the presence of fat globules in the lung parenchyma and its peripheral circulation. Obstruction of the lung vessels by fat emboli can lead to acute cor pulmonale when the compensatory capabilities of the pulmonary ...
Mitrović Dragan, Lazarević Svetlana
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Does bariatric surgery prior to total hip or knee arthroplasty reduce post-operative complications and improve clinical outcomes for obese patients? Systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
, 2016 AIMS: Our aim was to determine whether, based on the current literature, bariatric surgery prior to total hip (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reduces the complication rates and improves the outcome following arthroplasty in obese patients. METHODS:
Aboelmagd, T +3 more
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Trauma Patient with Fat Embolism Detected on Computed Tomography
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2017 Fat embolism is frequent following fractures of long bones, however the development of the clinical syndrome of fat embolism (characterized by progressive respiratory distress, mental status depression and petechial rash) is rare, but relevant because of
Isabel Sousa +3 more
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Dyspnea after endomedullary nailing: Fat embolism
Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Fat embolism is a well‐known and life‐threatening condition that can develop after long bone fractures and lower limb orthopedic surgery. It presents in a wide range of respiratory, hematological, neurological, and cutaneous symptoms and signs of varying
Sebastiaan Martens +2 more
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International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2010 A 40-year-old man who sustained polytrauma presented with comminuted fractures of both right tibia and femur to the emergency room (ER). He had no evidence of head injury and was admitted for surgical fixation. Twelve hours after admission he developed dyspnea and while awaiting surgery his sensorium gradually declined over the next 24 h.
Guruprasad Sogunuru, Nagabhishek Moka
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Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 2021 Background: Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) is a clinical condition characterized by neurological, respiratory, hematological and cutaneous manifestations. Fatal FES has been described as a rare complication during or after spinal elective surgery.
Davide Radaelli +8 more
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Surgical Stabilization of Femur Fractures in Post-Traumatic Hypoxemic Patients: When and Why? [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Post-traumatic hypoxemia can deteriorate during operative manipulations. Objectives: In the present study, criteria-based approach was applied to determine optimum conditions for femur surgery.
Mohini, I. +4 more
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Cerebral fat embolism syndrome mimicking thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with Hemoglobin SC disease [PDF]
, 2016 Case Presentation A 54 year‐old man with hemoglobin SC disease (HbSC) and a history of substance abuse presented to the Emergency Department from a nursing home with two days of progressive weakness, shortness of breath, and lower back pain.
Devnani, Rohit +2 more
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