Cerebral fat embolism: Use of MR spectroscopy for accurate diagnosis

Cerebral fat embolism: Use of MR spectroscopy for accurate diagnosis

Cerebral fat embolism (CFE) is an uncommon but serious complication following orthopedic procedures. It usually presents with altered mental status, and can be a part of fat embolism syndrome (FES) if associated with cutaneous and respiratory manifestations. Because of the presence of other common f...

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Main Authors: Laxmi Kokatnur, Mohan Rudrappa, Khaled R Khasawneh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Subjects:
Cerebral fat embolism
fat embolism syndrome
hip arthroplasty
lipid peak
MRI brain
MR spectroscopy
MRI of brain changes in cerebral fat embolism
MR spectroscopy in cerebral fat embolism
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