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A Case of Fatal Fat Embolism Syndrome During Osteosynthesis Saved by Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
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- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use in Fat Embolism Syndrome: Current Perspectives and Clinical Insights (A 20-Year Review).Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
Fat embolism syndrome (FES) occurs when fat droplets from bone marrow or adipose tissue enter the circulation due to bone fractures or surgical interventions. It typically develops 12 to 72 hours after injury. However, fulminant FES, characterized by its rapid onset, is rare and can rapidly progress to a life-threatening condition. In this case report, a 90-year-old woman underwent osteosynthesis on the fourth day after admission (day 4) following a femoral diaphyseal fracture. During the insertion of an intramedullary nail into the femur, rapid deterioration of oxygenation was observed, followed by shock and severe right heart failure. Emergency veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) was initiated. Suspecting thromboembolism, contrast-enhanced CT was performed, but no massive thrombus was found in the pulmonary artery. Based on the clinical course, we diagnosed fulminant FES. The patient received respiratory and circulatory support with VA-ECMO, along with reduction of the right heart afterload using inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) and phosphodiesterase III inhibitors. The patient was successfully weaned off ECMO on day 7, iNO was discontinued on day 10, and the ventilator was removed on day 11. The patient was subsequently transferred to the general ward on day 13, where she exhibited no significant neurological deficits. Although fat embolism syndrome can only be managed symptomatically, the patient's outcome was favorable because of the prompt initiation of ECMO in response to the fulminant presentation.
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