Fat Embolism Syndrome after Lower Extremity Fracture

Abstract

There also exists a diagnostic tool to help the diagnosis of FES called the "fat embolism index (FEI)". This index was prepared by Schonfeld, and a total score of five or more in the first three days of hospitalization supports the diagnosis of FES (6) (Table 2).Fat embolism syndrome can also be seen in the situation of pancreatitis. In this case report, we present a rare case of FES after a traumatic fracture of the tibia and fibula.