Fat Embolism Syndrome Due to Fracture Right Femur: A Case Report | ||||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
| Article 15, Volume 68, Issue 1, July 2017, Page 923-928 PDF (440.24 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.12816/0038192 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Khalid Al Shareef; Muhammad Asadullah; Muhammad Helal | ||||
| General surgery Department, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is usually associated with fractures of long bones and pelvis. Symptoms usually occurs hours to days after injury. We present a case with fat embolism syndrome due to fracture femur. Prompt supportive treatment of patient's respiratory system and additional pharmaceutical treatment provides the positive outcome. There is no specific therapy for fat embolism syndrome. Prevention, early diagnosis, and adequate symptomatic treatment are very important. The incidence of fat embolism syndrome is reduced markedly in last decades due to early stabilization and surgical correction of fractures of long bones. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Fat embolism syndrome; Trauma; Femur fracture | ||||
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