| Fat embolism. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11167474 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fat embolism syndrome is a collection of respiratory, haematological, neurological and cutaneous symptoms and signs associated with trauma and other disparate surgical and medical conditions. The incidence of the clinical syndrome is low (< 1% in retrospective reviews) whilst the embolisation of marrow fat appears to be an almost inevitable consequence of long bone fractures. There is debate over the pathogenesis of fat embolism syndrome and it seems a variety of factors interact to produce a spectrum of end organ damage. Many therapeutic interventions and prophylactic strategies have been tried with varying success. Current treatments are supportive and the condition is usually associated with a good outcome. The literature on fat embolism syndrome is extensive and this review aims to discuss the incidence, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of fat embolism. |
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Authors:
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A Mellor; N Soni |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 56 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 2001 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-02-22 Completed Date: 2001-03-29 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 145-54 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH, UK. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anemia, Sickle Cell
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complications Embolism, Fat / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy Femoral Fractures / complications Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use Humans Incidence Multiple Organ Failure / etiology Nervous System Diseases / etiology Purpura / etiology Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult / etiology Syndrome Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Glucocorticoids |
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Comment In:
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Anaesthesia. 2001 Jul;56(7):692-3
[PMID:
11437786
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