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FAT EMBOLISM: AN AID TO DIAGNOSIS



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Abstract

1. A diagnostic procedure is described which is specific for fat embolism. It allows identification of the pathological fat globules On a stained slide.

2. The amount of pathological fat can be estimated by comparing the serum triglyceride levels before and after filtration.

3. The method is simple, reproducible and inexpensive.

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