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Congenital constriction band syndrome: a seventy-year experience.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8188842     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Seventy-one cases of congenital constriction band syndrome (CCBS) were reviewed. The year of birth, sex, ethnic background, gestational history, family history, and concurrent diagnoses were obtained. The anatomic patterns of involvement, degree of impairment, and number and type of surgical interventions were recorded. The incidence of CCBS appears to be rising. The average patient had three involved limbs, with a predilection for distal, central digits of the upper extremity. Abnormal gestational histories were found in 60% of the cases; 50% had concurrent diagnoses, and nearly one-third had club-feet. The average patient had a 20% whole body impairment and required three reconstructive procedures. Distraction osteogenesis and free osteocutaneous transfer were useful. We feel that the term "early amnion rupture sequence" more accurately reflects the true pathogenesis of CCBS.
Authors:
G D Foulkes; K Reinker
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric orthopedics     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0271-6798     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pediatr Orthop     Publication Date:    1994 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-06-23     Completed Date:  1994-06-23     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8109053     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Orthop     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  242-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Orthopaedics, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abnormalities, Multiple
Amniotic Band Syndrome* / complications,  epidemiology,  etiology
Female
Fingers
Hawaii / epidemiology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Retrospective Studies

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