Post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome: a case report
Post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a potentially lethal and poorly suspected complication. We present a case of FES diagnosed clinically and confirmed by current diagnostic criteria. The epidemiological characteristics, risk factors, clinical features and favorable evolution after treatme...
Main Authors: | Abel Arroyo-Sánchez, Rosa Aguirre-Mejía |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de San Martín de Porres
2018-01-01
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Series: | Horizonte Médico |
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Online Access: | http://www.horizontemedicina.usmp.edu.pe/index.php/horizontemed/article/view/770/458 |
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