Fat embolism (FE) occurs frequently after trauma and during orthopaedic procedures
involving manipulation of intramedullary contents. Classically characterized as a triad of …

Background Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of
trauma or orthopedic surgery, which presents predominantly with pulmonary symptoms …

Pulmonary capillary obstruction leads to interstitial hemorrhage and edema, alveolar
collapse, and reactive hypoxemic vasoconstriction. Massive fat emboli may also lead to …

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is an ill-defined clinical entity that arises from the systemic
manifestations of fat emboli within the microcirculation. Embolized fat within capillary beds …

Background The incidence of cerebral fat embolism (CFE) ranges from 0.9–11%, with a
mean mortality rate of around 10%. Although no univocal explanation has been identified for …

Background: Liposuction and gluteal lipoinjection are two of the most frequent surgical
procedures in body contouring surgery, and two of the most important complications are …

Abstract Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) is a poorly defined clinical phenomenon which has
been attributed to fat emboli entering the circulation. It is common, and its clinical …

Cerebral fat embolism (CFE) is an uncommon incomplete type of fat embolism syndrome
(FES), characterized by purely cerebral involvement. It usually occurs 12–72 hours after the …

Background: To determine the incidence, time course, and severity of pulmonary fat
embolism (PFE) and cerebral fat embolism (CFE) in trauma and nontrauma patients at the …

A fat embolism (FE) is defined as the presence of fat globules within the circulatory system,
which may occur with or without clinical symptoms. These FEs most often collect in regions …