title: [Fulminating fat embolism syndrome after closed lower leg fracture: a case report].
abstract: A patient with fulminant fat embolism syndrome (FES) after a closed fracture of the tibia and fibula is described. Life-threatening FES developed unexpectedly within 9 hours. Patients should be warned about this possibility if they are discharged from hospital early. Those not within reach of adequate care may be better observed in hospital.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology*; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications*
vernacular_title: Fulminerende vetembolisme-sindroom na geslote onderbeenfraktuur. 'n Gevalbeskrywing.