Cerebral Fat Embolism That Was Initially Negative on DiffusionWeighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Fat embolism syndrome is a rare, but serious condition that occurs in patients with fractures of the long bones or who undergo orthopedic surgery. The main clinical features of fat embolism syndrome are an altered mental status, hypoxia, and petechial rash. Cerebral fat embolism is the most severe m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Traumatology
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Trauma and Injury |
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Online Access: | http://www.jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2020-0007.pdf |