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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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Fat Embolism Syndrome in Sickle Cell β-Thalassemia Patient With Osteonecrosis: An Uncommon Presentation in a Young Adult [PDF]
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, 2021 Fat embolism syndrome is a relatively infrequent presentation in sickle cell thalassemia patients. It most commonly occurs in long bone fractures in the setting of trauma.
Vikram Sangani MD +6 more
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Cerebral fat embolism syndrome in sickle cell disease without evidence of shunt
eNeurologicalSci, 2019 Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a known complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that occurs secondary to vaso-occlusive crises, bone marrow infarction, and the subsequent release of fat globules into the venous circulation.
Cody L. Nathan +4 more
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Cerebral fat embolism syndrome after long bone fracture: A case report
Radiology Case Reports, 2022 Cerebral fat embolism is a rare and potentially fatal condition that may occur following a long bone fracture. Its characterized by respiratory, neurological, and mucocutaneous signs. Isolated severe brain syndrome remains exceptional.
Mariam Kassimi +5 more
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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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Cerebral Fat Embolism Syndrome
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2019 Vikram Rao Bollineni +2 more
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Cerebral Large Vessel Occlusion Caused by Fat Embolism—A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Frontiers in Neurology, 2021 The diagnosis of fat embolism syndrome typically involves neurological, respiratory and dermatological manifestations of microvascular occlusion 24–72 h after a precipitating event.
Suyi Ooi +9 more
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Cerebral fat embolism after bilateral total knee replacement arthroplasty -A case report- [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2010 Fat embolism syndrome is a rare and potentially lethal complication most commonly seen in long bone fractures and intramedullary manipulation. The clinical triad of fat embolism syndrome consists of mental confusion, respiratory distress, and petechiae ...
Ri-Na Chang +6 more
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Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases, 2023 Sickle cell disease is characterized by episodic vaso-occlusive events triggered by a combination of inflammation, increased adhesion to vascular endothelial cells, and activation of hemostasis.
Zachary Buxo +3 more
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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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