A Case of Fat Embolism Syndrome after Fracture of Tibia Fibula
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Fat embolism syndrome is a fatal condition that affects several organs. It often occurs after trauma or orthopedic surgeries. Most are unnoticed, and treatment of it is primarily supportive, with early fracture repair as a preventative measure. This case report describes a patient who had a left tibia fibula fracture diagnosed using Gurd's criteria and verified by a CT pulmonary angiography and MRI, and was treated with supportive care. Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2024; 12 (2): 167-171
Source: Bangladesh Critical Care Journal
Authors: Mithun Kumar Mondal, Nur Takia, Naser Ahmed, Sadat Bin Siraj, Masudul Alam Mazumder
Institution: Combined Military Hospital Dhaka
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403471368