Abstract
The recognized usefulness of intravenously administered fat emulsion is not negated by the possibility that extravasation may lead to subcutaneous fat necrosis. With proper administration of the emulsion extravasation will not occur. Subcutaneous extravasation of intravenously administered fat emulsion is not an innocuous occurrence, and may lead to extensive subcutaneous infection and fat necrosis. Our experience suggests that such extravasations may be easily mistaken for local thrombophlebitis or cellulitis. Incisions into the involved area and debridement of necrotic fat tissue should be carried out as soon as the lesion is recognized.
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