Rapid-onset cerebral fat embolism syndrome leading to brain death: A case report
Diffuse fat emboli can lead to rapid development of fatal cerebral edema even in the absence of anatomical shunts. MRI is the superior modality to detect FES and should be pursued early in patients with risk factors or clinical signs of neurologic involvement.
Authors
- Alfred Croteau
- Jonathan D. Gates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3554-090X)
- J. Williams
Institutions
- Hartford Hospital (US)
- University of Connecticut (US)
- UConn Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trauma Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2024.101109
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42