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Review
. 2008 Apr:56:245-9.

Fat embolism syndrome

Renu Saigal  1 , M Mittal, A Kansal, Y Singh, P R Kolar, S Jain
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  • PMID: 18702388
Review

Fat embolism syndrome

Renu Saigal et al. J Assoc Physicians India. 2008 Apr.

Erratum in

  • J Assoc Physicians India. 2008 May;56:392

Abstract

Fat embolism syndrome is a rare complication occurring in 0.5 to 2% of patients following a long bone fracture. It is believed to be caused by the toxic effects of free fatty acids. Diagnosis is clinical, based on respiratory, cerebral and dermal manifestations. Treatment is only supportive, directed mainly at maintaining respiratory functions.

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