Rapid recovery of fat embolism syndrome with acute respiratory failure due to liposuction. Issue 11 (3rd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ding, Yong Jie; Zhang, Liu; Sun, Xian Wen; Lin, Ying Ni; Li, Qing Yun
• Is Part Of: Respirology case reports. Volume 10:Issue 11(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-10-03
• Subjects: acute respiratory failure -- case report -- fat embolism syndrome -- liposuction; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1047
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-3380

Abstract

Abstract: Liposuction is not a risk‐free procedure and potentially fatal complications may occur, especially liposuction‐induced fat embolism syndrome (FES). Here we report the case of a 29‐year‐old woman who developed FES suddenly during a liposuction operation in a cosmetic medical clinic. She was transferred to the hospital and achieved complete recovery within 11 days by comprehensive therapeutic strategies, including noninvasive ventilation (NIV), corticosteroids, albumin, diuretics and anticoagulation. Liposuction‐induced FES is a life‐threatening condition, which can be treated with complate recovery by comprehensive therapeutic strategies according to its pathophysiologic mechanism. Abstract : Liposuction is one potential cause of fat embolism syndrome (FES). Liposuction‐induced FES is a rare, but life‐threatening condition. Here we report the case of a 29‐year‐old woman who developed FES suddenly during a liposuction operation in a cosmetic medical clinic and achieved complete recovery within 11 days by comprehensive therapeutic strategies