| Paradoxical fat embolism after uncemented total hip arthroplasty: a case report. | |
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PMID: 17715739 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors report a paradoxical presentation of fat embolism after uncemented total hip arthroplasty. The patient presented vertigo and diplopia after surgery. Cerebral fat embolism was diagnosed by MRI. A patent foramen ovale was responsible for the venous to arterial circulation shunt. Treatment was conservative. Spontaneous and complete recovery occurred. |
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Authors:
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Emmanuel Thienpont; Samir Kaddar; Stuart Morrison |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta orthopaedica Belgica Volume: 73 ISSN: 0001-6462 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Orthop Belg Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-24 Completed Date: 2007-09-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985165R Medline TA: Acta Orthop Belg Country: Belgium |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 418-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital Français--Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. ethienpont@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods* Embolism, Fat / etiology* Humans Male Postoperative Complications |
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