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Fatal fat embolism syndrome in a young trauma patient with a stable initial presentation: time to define predictive criteria? A case report

Nebojsa Brezic Strahinja Gligorevic Tatjana Atanasijevic Vladimir Zivkovic Bojan Jovanovic

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Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare but serious complication most commonly associated with trauma, particularly long bone fractures. However, symptomatic FES remains a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We present the case of a 20-year-old man who, after sustaining multiple long bone fractures in a motorcycle accident and initially appearing stable, experienced a rapid and fatal progression of FES. This case underscores the unpredictable course of FES even in young, previously healthy individuals and highlights the critical need for early recognition and intervention. It also emphasizes the importance of identifying risk factors that may predict severe outcomes and mortality.

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Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid

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Nebojsa Brezic

Strahinja Gligorevic

Tatjana Atanasijevic

Vladimir Zivkovic

Bojan Jovanovic

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Brezic, N., Gligorevic, S., Atanasijevic, T., Zivkovic, V., Jovanovic, B. (2025). Fatal fat embolism syndrome in a young trauma patient with a stable initial presentation: time to define predictive criteria? A case report. https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0072

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Lihat di Sumber doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0072

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Tahun Terbit: 2025
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0072
Akses: Open Access ✓