The Development of Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) and Multiple Small Pulmonary Emboli Following Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of a Left Femur Fracture: A Case Report

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that can occur following orthopedic procedures, such as long bone fracture repairs. FES is caused by the release of fat globules into the bloodstream, leading to the obstruction of blood vessels and subsequent tissue...

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Autores principales: Hacker, Aaron, Irvine, Dylan S, MacDougal, Scott, Thornton, Imani
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
Anesthesiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10586472/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37868491
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45551

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10586472/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37868491
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45551

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