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2008, Number 585

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Rev Med Cos Cen 2008; 65 (585)

Síndrome de embolia grasa

Campos FC, Soto HE

Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 239-242
PDF size: 152.19 Kb.


ABSTRACT

A case of a patient with a recent bone fracture of lower limb is presented. Clinical diagnosis was made according to the typical symptoms and sings of the physical examination. We discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis workout and management of the Fat Embolism Syndrome.


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