Fat embolism syndrome after combined aesthetic surgery.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_54FEC9CFBF65
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Fat embolism syndrome after combined aesthetic surgery.
Journal
Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Author(s)
Erba P., Farhadi J., Schaefer D.J., Pierer G.
ISSN
2000-6764 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2000-6764
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Volume
45
Number
1
Pages
51-53
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Fat embolism syndrome is a rare complication that develops after extended soft tissue disruption by liposuction, in particular if combined with time consuming, multiple procedures. Early signs are non-specific and often not considered, so that diagnosis and correct management may be delayed. We report a case in which liposuction combined with other aesthetic surgical procedures caused a fat embolism syndrome in a 46-year-old woman, which was followed by multiple organ failure and the development of sepsis with perimammary abscesses. Extended liposuction of the abdomen and thighs, bilateral augmentation mammaplasty, and stripping of both greater saphenous veins were combined.
Keywords
Embolism, Fat/etiology, Embolism, Fat/therapy, Female, Humans, Lipectomy/adverse effects, Mammaplasty/adverse effects, Middle Aged, Reconstructive Surgical Procedures/adverse effects, Saphenous Vein/surgery, Treatment Outcome, Vascular Surgical Procedures/adverse effects
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Web of science
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18/06/2011 13:39
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20/08/2019 14:09
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