We report a fatal pulmonary fat embolism syndrome arising consequent to an above knee amputation in a child. Pre-existing poor respiratory reserves, as a result of severe scoliosis, may have contributed to the fatal outcome.

Background Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare resulting from fat embolism, which defined by the presence of globules in pulmonary microcirculation; it associated with wide range symptoms. Research Question What are specific unknown risk factors for FES after we have controlled basic characteristics and patient’s severity? Study Design Methods This was nested case-control study that used Japa...