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Cerebral fat embolism syndrome: diagnostic challenges and catastrophic outcomes: a case series [PDF]
Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science, 2023 Fat embolism syndrome is a rare but alarming, life-threatening clinical condition attributed to fat emboli entering the circulation. It usually occurs as a complication of long-bone fractures and joint reconstruction surgery.
Hussein A. Algahtani +5 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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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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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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Post-traumatic fulminant paradoxical fat embolism syndrome in conjunction with asymptomatic atrial septal defect: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011 Introduction Fat embolism syndrome with respiratory failure after intramedullary nailing of a femur fracture is a rare but serious complication in trauma patients.
Nerlich Michael +5 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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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.
Moka, Nagabhishek, Sogunuru, Guruprasad
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Intensive Care Medicine, 2017 Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a clinical syndrome characterized by signs and symptoms resulting from fat emboli and typically occurs after trauma, orthopaedic surgeries and non-traumatic conditions like acute pancreatitis.
Chanda, Arshad +2 more
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The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles, 2014 Corresponding author: Mahmoud Fenire MD Contact Information: Mahmoud.fenire@ttuhsc.edu DOI: 10.12746/swrccc 2014.0205.057 A 59-year-old man with Down’s syndrome sustained bilateral femoral neck fractures after a fall and underwent bilateral hemiarthroplasties within six hours from his injury.
Mahmoud Fenire
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Atypical presentation of fat embolism syndrome: A case report [PDF]
Trauma Case ReportsWe present a case report of fat embolism syndrome in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit with an atypical presentation. A 21-year-old male patient was admitted with multiple fractures after a motorcycle accident.
Seok Woo Shin +8 more
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