Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Case Report and Review Literature
Joint Authors
Uransilp, Nattaphol
Muengtaweepongsa, Sombat
Chanalithichai, Nuttawut
Tammachote, Nattapol
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a life-threatening complication in patients with orthopedic trauma, especially long bone fractures.
The diagnosis of fat embolism is made by clinical features alone with no specific laboratory findings.
FES has no specific treatment and requires supportive care, although it can be prevented by early fixation of bone fractures.
Here, we report a case of FES in a patient with right femoral neck fracture, which was diagnosed initially by Gurd’s criteria and subsequently confirmed by typical appearances on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain.
The patient received supportive management and a short course of intravenous methylprednisolone.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Uransilp, Nattaphol& Muengtaweepongsa, Sombat& Chanalithichai, Nuttawut& Tammachote, Nattapol. 2018. Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Case Report and Review Literature. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Uransilp, Nattaphol…[et al.]. Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Case Report and Review Literature. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Uransilp, Nattaphol& Muengtaweepongsa, Sombat& Chanalithichai, Nuttawut& Tammachote, Nattapol. Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Case Report and Review Literature. Case Reports in Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144774