Iatrogenic pulmonary fat embolism after surgery in a patient with fatty liver
Introduction. Fat embolism refers to the presence of fat globules in the lung parenchyma and its peripheral circulation. Obstruction of the lung vessels by fat emboli can lead to acute cor pulmonale when the compensatory capabilities of the pulmonary vasculature are exceeded. Case report. We present...
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Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2020/0042-84501800069M.pdf |
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