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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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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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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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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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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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Intraparenchymal Neuromonitoring of Cerebral Fat Embolism Syndrome [PDF]
Critical Care Explorations, 2021 Objectives:. We aimed to characterize the cerebrovascular physiology of cerebral fat embolism using invasive multimodal neuromonitoring. Data Sources:. ICU, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Study Selection:. Case report. Data Extraction:
Ryan Leo Hoiland, PhD +3 more
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Fat embolism syndrome in patients with bilateral femur fractures: a systematic review and case comparison [PDF]
OTA International, 2022 . Objectives:. Fat embolism and fat embolism syndrome (FES) remain common complications following long bone fractures. Incidence is highest after bilateral femur fractures.
Yannik Kalbas, MD +7 more
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Ultrasonographic Findings in Fat Embolism Syndrome [PDF]
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2021 Case Presentation: A 93-year-old man living in a nursing home presented to our emergency department with altered mental status. Examination revealed hypotension and severe hypoxia. Chest radiograph showed infiltrates in the right upper lobe, and computed
Shun Yonezaki +2 more
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