A Case Of Two Common Culprits Causing Pulmonary Embolism
Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre
;
: 1-3, 2017.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary embolism is the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or its branches, commonly by thrombus or fat. We report an unusual case of double pathology - both pulmonary thromboembolism and fat embolism syndrome in a patient with bilateral femur and bilateral tibia fractures. This highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion of these conditions while managing patients with multiple long bone fractures. Morbidity and mortality can be significantly reduced with prompt and appropriate prevention strategies.
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Main subject:
Pulmonary Embolism
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Thromboembolism
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Embolism, Fat
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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