"Embolism, Fat" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS.
| Descriptor ID |
D004620
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.907.355.350.454
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| Concept/Terms |
Embolism, Fat- Embolism, Fat
- Embolisms, Fat
- Fat Embolisms
- Fat Embolism
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Embolism, Fat" by people in Profiles.
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Detection of pulmonary fat embolism with dual-energy CT: an experimental study in rabbits. Eur Radiol. 2017 Apr; 27(4):1377-1385.
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Fat embolism in pediatric patients: an autopsy evaluation of incidence and etiology. J Crit Care. 2015 Feb; 30(1):221.e1-5.
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Incidence of pulmonary fat embolism at autopsy: an undiagnosed epidemic. J Trauma. 2011 Aug; 71(2):312-5.
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Gravity separation of pericardial fat in cardiotomy suction blood: an in vitro model. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2009 Jun; 41(2):89-91.
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Fat embolism syndrome. Am J Med Sci. 2008 Dec; 336(6):472-7.
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Secretory phospholipase A2 levels in patients with sickle cell disease and acute chest syndrome. Hemoglobin. 2006; 30(2):165-70.
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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Orthop Rev. 1988 Jan; 17(1):29-34.
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Fat embolism syndrome: a review of the pathophysiology and physiological basis of treatment. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1982 May; (165):68-82.