Fatal Pulmonary Embolism Following Liposuction: A Case Report = Śmiertelna zatorowość płucna po zabiegu liposukcji – opis przypadku

Liposuction is an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure due to its effectiveness in removing excess adipose tissue from various body regions. However, like any invasive intervention, it carries the risk of numerous complications. The aim of this report is to present the second documented case in Poland of a 34‑year‑old woman who died on the second postoperative day following liposuction combined with abdominoplasty, due to pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction. The paper discusses the two most common causes of death associated with liposuction and provides literature‑based recommendations for patient management aimed at minimizing the risk of postoperative complications.

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Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.4467/16891716amsik.25.022.23214
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Body Contouring and Surgery
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Fatal Pulmonary Embolism Following Liposuction: A Case Report = Śmiertelna zatorowość płucna po zabiegu liposukcji – opis przypadku

Michał Szczepański, Rafał Skowronek, Magdalena Nowakowska, Marcin Tomsia
Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology
Body Contouring and Surgery
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Fatal Pulmonary Embolism Following Liposuction: A Case Report = Śmiertelna zatorowość płucna po zabiegu liposukcji – opis przypadku

Michał Szczepański, Rafał Skowronek, Magdalena Nowakowska, Marcin Tomsia
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Abstract

Liposuction is an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure due to its effectiveness in removing excess adipose tissue from various body regions. However, like any invasive intervention, it carries the risk of numerous complications. The aim of this report is to present the second documented case in Poland of a 34‑year‑old woman who died on the second postoperative day following liposuction combined with abdominoplasty, due to pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction. The paper discusses the two most common causes of death associated with liposuction and provides literature‑based recommendations for patient management aimed at minimizing the risk of postoperative complications.

Archives of Forensic Medicine and CriminologyVol. 75(4)
Medical University of Silesia (PL)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Body Contouring and Surgery
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