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Fat embolism due to bilateral femoral fracture: a case report.

ΤίτλοςFat embolism due to bilateral femoral fracture: a case report.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsPorpodis, K., Karanikas M., Zarogoulidis P., Konoglou M., Domvri K., Mitrakas A., Boglou P., Bakali S., Iordanidis A., Zervas V., Courcoutsakis N., Katsikogiannis N., & Zarogoulidis K.
JournalInt J Gen Med
Volume5
Pagination59-63
Date Published2012
ISSN1178-7074
Abstract

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 additional pharmaceutical treatment provided the positive clinical outcome. There is no specific therapy for fat embolism syndrome; prevention, early diagnosis, and adequate symptomatic treatment are very important. Most of the studies in the last 20 years have shown that the incidence of fat embolism syndrome is reduced by early stabilization of the fractures and the risk is even further decreased with surgical correction rather than conservative management.

DOI10.2147/IJGM.S28455
Alternate JournalInt J Gen Med
PubMed ID22287848
PubMed Central IDPMC3265993

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