Fat embolism due to bilateral femoral fracture: a case report

Fat embolism due to bilateral femoral fracture: a case report

Fat embolism syndrome is usually associated with surgery for large bone fractures. Symptoms usually occur within 36 hours of hospitalization after traumatic injury. We present a case with fat embolism syndrome due to femur fracture. Prompt supportive treatment of the patient’s respiratory system and...

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Main Authors: Porpodis, Konstantinos, Karanikas, Michael, Zarogoulidis, Paul, Konoglou, Maria, Domvri, Kalliopi, Mitrakas, Alexandros, Boglou, Panagiotis, Bakali, Stamatia, Iordanidis, Alkis, Zervas, Vasilis, Courcoutsakis, Nikolaos, Katsikogiannis, Nikolaos, Zarogoulidis, Konstantinos
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265993/

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