Glossary term
Fat embolism
A condition where fat particles enter the bloodstream and obstruct small blood vessels.
Updated 2026-02-242 aliases3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A condition where tiny pieces of fat get into the blood and clog small blood vessels, which can stop blood from flowing properly to organs such as the lungs or brain.
Aliases
fat embolism syndrome, FES
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
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- Rozbruch SR, Fragomen AT — Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery, CRC Pressofficial_publicAccessed 2026-03-01
- Sheridan GA, Fragomen AT, Rozbruch SR - Integrated Limb Lengthening Is Superior to Classical Limb Lengthening: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
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