| Fatal fat embolism syndrome: a case report. | |
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PMID: 10905570 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fat embolism syndrome is a dire complication of long bone trauma. It is usually associated with neurological, hematological and respiratory involvement, the latter being the major cause of death. We present a case of severe fat embolism syndrome occurring 3 hours after a long bone injury, leading to permanent vegetative state and death without any respiratory signs. The diagnosis was confirmed by cytology of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Clinical presentation of the puzzling fat embolism syndrome and diagnostic tests in suspected fat embolism syndrome are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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D Bracco; J B Favre; R Joris; A Ravussin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology Volume: 12 ISSN: 0898-4921 ISO Abbreviation: J Neurosurg Anesthesiol Publication Date: 2000 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-20 Completed Date: 2000-11-20 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8910749 Medline TA: J Neurosurg Anesthesiol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 221-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sion Hospital and Trauma Center, Sion, Switzerland. |
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Accidental Falls* Anesthesia, General Brain / pathology Embolism, Fat / diagnosis, etiology* Fatal Outcome Female Femoral Fractures / complications, surgery Fractures, Bone / complications*, surgery Fractures, Closed / complications Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Persistent Vegetative State Syndrome |
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