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Fat Embolism and Fat Embolism Syndrome

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2019
Fat embolism (FE) occurs frequently after trauma and during orthopaedic procedures involving manipulation of intramedullary contents. Classically characterized as a triad of pulmonary distress, neurologic symptoms, and petechial rash, the clinical entity of FE syndrome is much less common.
David L. Rothberg   +1 more
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Fat embolism

Anaesthesia, 2001
Fat embolism syndrome is a collection of respiratory, haematological, neurological and cutaneous symptoms and signs associated with trauma and other disparate surgical and medical conditions. The incidence of the clinical syndrome is low (< 1% in retrospective reviews) whilst the embolisation of marrow fat appears to be an almost inevitable ...
N. Soni, A. Mellor
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FAT EMBOLISM†

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1962
SummaryAn attempt has been made to assess the problem of fat embolism, a condition certain to become more common because of the increasing amount of trauma occurring today.Seven case records of this condition are presented and are used as illustrations in a discussion of the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment.
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Fat embolism syndrome

Intensive Care Medicine, 2017
Fat embolism syndrome is illustrated and ...
Caricato A   +3 more
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Fat Embolism

Anesthesiology Clinics, 2009
Fat embolism refers to the presence of fat droplets within the peripheral and lung microcirculation with or without clinical sequelae. The pathologic consequences of fat embolism are well recognized. Fat embolism is most often associated with trauma and orthopedic injuries.
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Fat embolism

The American Journal of Surgery, 1949
1. 1. Fat embolism can be demonstrated pathologically in about 50 per cent of fatal injuries, especially in closed fractures of the tibia and femur. In about 25 per cent of these cases it is a contributing cause of death. 2. 2. Clinically, fat embolism is not common but the diagnosis can be established on the basis of characteristic signs and ...
Frederic W. Ilfeld, J.E. Dunphy
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Fat embolism syndrome

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1981
Patients with the fat embolism syndrome are reported to have a severe course, with mortality as high as 15 percent. Recent studies have attributed improved prognosis to one or another treatment modality. We reviewed the 54 patients with clinical evidence of the posttraumatic fat embolism syndrome documented at the Foothills Hospital from 1968 to 1977 ...
Theodore E. Braun, Clarence A. Guenter
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Fat Embolism

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1988
The importance of fat embolism as a complication of bony trauma has been recognized for over 100 years. During this time there have been short bursts of rapid progress in knowledge and understanding of the problem separated by periods of confusion and misunderstandings.
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Fat embolism

Forensic Science International, 1986
Fat embolism is a condition that is underdiagnosed clinically and at autopsy. This paper reviews the causes and pathogenesis of the condition and indicates possible modes of therapy.
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