Interleukin-6 as an early marker for fat embolism
Abstract Background Fat Embolism is a complication of long bone fractures, intramedullary fixation and joint arthroplasty.It may progress to fat embolism syndrome, which is rare but involves significant morbidity and can occasionally be fatal.Fat Embolism can be detected at the time of embolization by transoesophageal echocardiography or atrial blo