Post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome: A case report

Authors

  • Abel Arroyo-Sánchez Hospital Víctor Lazarte Echegaray, Servicio Cuidados Intensivos, Trujillo, Perú; Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Trujillo, Perú http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6022-6894
  • Rosa Aguirre-Mejía Hospital Víctor Lazarte Echegaray, Servicio Diagnóstico por Imágenes, Trujillo, Perú; Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Trujillo, Perú http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2283-1935

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24265/horizmed.2018.v18n1.13

Keywords:

Fat embolism, Multiple trauma, Femoral fractures

Abstract

Post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a potentially lethal and poorly suspected complication. We present a case of FES diagnosed clinically and confirmed by current diagnostic criteria. The epidemiological characteristics, risk factors, clinical features and favorable evolution after treatment were as reported. We review the literature and propose measures to reduce the risk of its presentation and improve early diagnosis.

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2018-03-31

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Arroyo-Sánchez A, Aguirre-Mejía R. Post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome: A case report. Horiz Med [Internet]. 2018Mar.31 [cited 2025Aug.14];18(1):91-7. Available from: https://www.horizontemedico.usmp.edu.pe/index.php/horizontemed/article/view/712

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2018): January - March

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