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Fatal fat embolism after above knee amputation in a child.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21808703     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report a fatal pulmonary fat embolism syndrome arising consequent to an above knee amputation in a child. Pre-existing poor respiratory reserves, as a result of severe scoliosis, may have contributed to the fatal outcome.
Authors:
Sean M Dixon; Edwin D Fern
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Orthopedic reviews     Volume:  2     ISSN:  2035-8164     ISO Abbreviation:  Orthop Rev (Pavia)     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101524779     Medline TA:  Orthop Rev (Pavia)     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e8     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK.
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