Interleukin-6 as an early marker for fat embolism
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fat Embolism is a complication of long bone fractures, intramedullary fixation and joint arthroplasty. It may progress to fat embolism syndrome, which is rare but involves significant morbidity and can occasionally be fatal. Fat Embo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/4/1/18 |