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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
Published on: August 18, 2015
[Post-traumatic stroke due to fat embolism]
Marion Paquay1,2, Pierre Goffin3, Michelle Yerna4
1Service d'Imagerie médicale, CHC MontLégia, Liège, Belgique.
Abstract:
Fat embolism syndrome mainly occurs following trauma to the long bones or pelvis. Non-traumatic causes are rarer. Its incidence varies greatly and depends on the number of fractures involved. Two physiopathological theories, one mechanical and the other biochemical, attempt to explain this still poorly understood phenomenon. The complete form of the syndrome results in a combination of pulmonary involvement, neurological disorders and a petechial rash. Given the polymorphism of signs and symptoms, Fat embolism syndrome remains a diagnosis of exclusion. Regarding treatment, the therapeutic strategy combines treatment of the causative process with conservative measures.
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