Fatal Pulmonary Embolism Following Liposuction: A Case Report = Śmiertelna zatorowość płucna po zabiegu liposukcji – opis przypadku
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Liposuction is an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure due to its effectiveness in removing excess adipose tissue from various body regions. However, like any invasive intervention, it carries the risk of numerous complications. The aim of this report is to present the second documented case in Poland of a 34‑year‑old woman who died on the second postoperative day following liposuction combined with abdominoplasty, due to pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction. The paper discusses the two most common causes of death associated with liposuction and provides literature‑based recommendations for patient management aimed at minimizing the risk of postoperative complications.
Authors: Magdalena Nowakowska, Marcin Tomsia, Michał Szczepański, Rafał Skowronek
Institution: Medical University of Silesia
Language: English
Topic: Body Contouring and Surgery
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7128546136