Fat embolism--a review.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 19. J Assoc Physicians India. 2008 Apr;56:245-9. Fat embolism syndrome. Saigal R(1), Mittal M, Kansal A, Singh Y, Kolar PR, Jain S. Author information: (1)Department of Medicine, Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital Jaipur, India. Erratum in J Assoc Physicians India. 2008 May;56:392. 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.