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The Relationship Between Non-Traumatic Fat Embolism and Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) in Patients with Cancer [PDF]
Background: 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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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, Fat Embolism Syndrome and the Autopsy [PDF]
Fat embolism is common following trauma and is a common autopsy finding in these cases. It may also be seen in non-traumatic cases and is seen in children as well as adults. In comparison fat embolism syndrome (FES) only occurs in a small number of trauma and non-trauma cases.
Christopher M, Milroy +1 more
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Atypical presentation of fat embolism syndrome: A case report [PDF]
We 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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Cerebral Fat Embolism That Was Initially Negative on DiffusionWeighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging [PDF]
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
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
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]
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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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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