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Fat embolism syndrome. 1989

J P Van Besouw, and C J Hinds
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.

Although first reported in 1862, the fat embolism syndrome continues to arouse controversy. Current views on its pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis are reviewed here.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011379 Prognosis A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations. Prognostic Factor,Prognostic Factors,Factor, Prognostic,Factors, Prognostic,Prognoses
D004620 Embolism, Fat Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS. Fat Embolism,Fat Embolism Syndrome,Embolisms, Fat,Fat Embolisms
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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