A case of fatal fat embolism syndrome following cardiopulmonary bypass.
A case of fat embolism syndrome following median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass, with fatal outcome, is described. This syndrome is present subclinically in the majority of these surgical procedures. The etiology and possible mechanisms of production are discussed; management is empirical and aimed at maintaining the function of embolized microvascular endothelium.
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000150:complications