Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Fat Embolism Syndrome: The Ambiguity of Diagnosis in the Postarthroplasty Patient: A Case Report. |
| Authors: |
Rosser, Kenrick, Wilton, Sophia, Farrington, William J. |
| Source: |
JBJS Case Connector; Apr-Jun2020, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p1-4, 4p |
| Subject Terms: |
EMBOLISMS, ORTHOPEDISTS, TOTAL hip replacement, SYMPTOMS, AMBIGUITY |
| Abstract: |
Case: We present the case of an otherwise healthy, 74-year-old woman, who underwent bilateral hip arthroplasty and subsequently presented with decreased level of consciousness, mimicking a severe postoperative delirium. After several days and investigations, the diagnosis of fat embolism syndrome (FES) was reached, and appropriatemanagement was given. Conclusion: Orthopedic surgeons and their teams should consider FES as a differential diagnosis of prolonged postoperative delirium. With supportive management these patients can make a full recovery without lasting neurological symptoms. Our patient has shown no subsequent sequelae after 10-month follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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