Fat embolism syndrome in patients with bilateral femur fractures: a systematic review and case comparison.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Fat embolism and fat embolism syndrome (FES) remain common complications following long bone fractures. Incidence is highest after bilateral femur fractures. We performed a systematic review of FES after bilateral femur fractures and present two cases.

Data sources

Systematic literature search of the Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, and, Web of Science Library databases was performed in August 2021. Terms used including plural and alternate spellings: "fat embolism,""fat embolism syndrome,""fat embolus," and "bilateral femur fracture." Articles in German and English were considered. No time frame was applied.

Study selection

Original studies, case series and case reports on fat embolism after bilateral femur fracture were included. Insufficient documentat

SUBMITTER: Kalbas Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9359015 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature