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J Assoc Physicians India
; 56: 245-9, 2008 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18702388
ABSTRACT
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.
