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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Main Authors: Seung Je Go, Yun Su Mun, Seung Ho Bang, Yong Han Cha, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Bong Ye, Jae Guk Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Traumatology 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Trauma and Injury
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Online Access:http://www.jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2020-0007.pdf