A case of fat embolism following Shiers' arthroplasty
- 1 April 1976
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 52 (606) , 247-249
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.52.606.247
Abstract
Summary: A case of fatal fat embolism following Shiers' replacement arthroplasty of the knee is reported and some of the mechanisms involved discussed.Keywords
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