Cerebral fat embolism after bilateral total knee replacement arthroplasty: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2010.59.S.S207
- Author:
Ri Na CHANG
1
;
Jong Hak KIM
;
Heeseung LEE
;
Hee Jung BAIK
;
Rack Kyung CHUNG
;
Chi Hyo KIM
;
Tae Hu HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. kjhanes@ewha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arthroplasty;
Fat embolism;
Total knee replacement
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Arthroplasty;
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee;
Embolism, Fat;
Fractures, Bone;
Humans;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Purpura
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2010;59(Suppl):S207-S210
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Fat embolism syndrome is a rare and potentially lethal complication most commonly seen in long bone fractures and intramedullary manipulation. The clinical triad of fat embolism syndrome consists of mental confusion, respiratory distress, and petechiae. This study reports a case of cerebral fat embolism syndrome following elective bilateral total knee replacement. After an uneventful anesthesia and initial recovery, the patient developed neurologic symptoms nine hours postoperatively.
