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An unusual case of early fulminant post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16229701     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A multiple-injured patient developed a very early onset fulminant fat embolism syndrome that was partially masked by haemorrhagic shock. Despite early diagnosis by transoesophageal echocardiography and aggressive symptomatic treatment, there was a rapid evolution to death. Post mortem examination revealed the presence of both pulmonary and systemic fat emboli. This case highlights the ever present risk of masked fat embolism syndrome shortly after trauma.
Authors:
M Huber-Lang; A Brinkmann; J Straeter; A Beck; A Gauss; F Gebhard
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Anaesthesia     Volume:  60     ISSN:  0003-2409     ISO Abbreviation:  Anaesthesia     Publication Date:  2005 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-10-18     Completed Date:  2005-11-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370524     Medline TA:  Anaesthesia     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1141-3     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm Medical School, Steinhoevelstr. 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany. markus.huber-lang@medizin.uni-ulm.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Embolism, Fat / etiology*,  therapy,  ultrasonography
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Trauma / complications*

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