Fat embolism: a rare cause of pulmonary infarction [PDF]
Jornal Brasileiro de PneumologiaCyro Antonio Fonseca Jr +2 more
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The Development of Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) and Multiple Small Pulmonary Emboli Following Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of a Left Femur Fracture: A Case Report [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that can occur following orthopedic procedures, such as long bone fracture repairs.
A. Häcker +3 more
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Rare, Fatal Pulmonary Fat Embolism after Acupuncture Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Forensic Science International, 2020 BACKGROUND Death from nontraumatic pulmonary fat embolism associated with minor soft tissue contusion, surgery, cancer chemotherapy, hematologic disorders and so on has been reported.
Luyao Xu +5 more
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World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2021 BACKGROUND Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare disease characterized by pulmonary distress, neurologic symptoms, and petechial rash and seriously threatens human life and health.
Jin Shao +4 more
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Post-Trauma Combined Pulmonary Fat and Bone Embolism: Literature Review with Case Presentation [PDF]
Forensic Sciences, 2022 Following an accident in the workplace, a man received deep wounds in his left groin and left lower limb caused by plow blades. An external examination was carried out showing multiple, large, and deep slash injuries of the scrotal region, the left groin,
Sara Sablone +6 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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Imaging Findings in Pulmonary Fat Embolism: Literature Review and Practical Aspects [PDF]
International Journal of Pulmonary & Respiratory Sciences, 2023 Felipe Velasquez Botero
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Imaging and Minimally Invasive Biopsy for Postmortem Pulmonary Fat Embolism Diagnosis [PDF]
Majalah Kedokteran Bandung, 2021 In recent years, imaging technologies and minimally invasive biopsy have been gaining importance in forensic settings. This study aimed to evaluate the role of imaging and minimally invasive biopsy in postmortem diagnosis of pulmonary fat embolism.
Liauw Djai Yen +7 more
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Death from Fat Embolism after Lipectomy in a Patient with Madelung’s Disease
Journal of Forensic Science and MedicineA 56-year-old man with a long history of alcoholism and a palpable raised mass about 23 cm × 12 cm in size on his neck was diagnosed with Madelung’s disease (MD); the patient also had hyperuricemia. On day 1, he underwent neck lipoma tissue resection and
Xing-An Yang +7 more
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Multiple renal angiomyolipomas with asymptomatic nontraumatic pulmonary fat embolus: A case report
Clinical Case ReportsKey Clinical Message Although retroperitoneal bleeding and massive hematuria are potential complications of angiomyolipoma (AML), the pulmonary embolism as a presenting symptom is extremely rare.
Hourieh Soleimani +6 more
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