Citation

Schröder D, Buttenschön K, Herrmann F, Brede S. Klin. Wochenschr. 1991; 69(Suppl 26): 229-233.

Vernacular Title

Gibt es einen medikamentosen Ansatz zur Prophylaxe und Therapie des

Affiliation

Chirurgische Klinik, Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt/Main.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Springer Verlag)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1813724

Abstract

The pathogenesis of fat embolism has been subject to considerable debate ever since it was first described by Zenker in 1864. The clinical course, management and pathophysiology of a typical case are described. As no single causative factor has been implied in the development of fat embolism, its therapy and prevention primarily involves the adequate treatment of shock and of the underlying traumatic lesions.

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