Isolated and early-onset cerebral fat embolism syndrome in a multiply injured patient: a rare case

Isolated and early-onset cerebral fat embolism syndrome in a multiply injured patient: a rare case

Abstract Background Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare complication that can occur between 12 and 72 h after the initial insult. Isolated cerebral FES without pulmonary symptoms is rarer. Early fracture fixation might prevent FES. We report a case of multiple-fracture with FES despite definite fi...

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Main Authors: Chin-Kai Huang, Chih-Yuan Huang, Chia-Lung Li, Jui-Ming Yang, Chin-Hsien Wu, Chih-Hui Chen, Po-Ting Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Cerebral fat embolism syndrome
Cognitive deficit
Long-bone fracture
Outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2736-4

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