The Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
The Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is a triad of congenital anomalies characterized by a vascular naevus, varicose veins and hypertrophy of soft tissue and bone. A number of patients affected with this rare syndrome need amputation. In this paper the systemic problems, stump complications and prosthetic difficulties of four amputees with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome are outlined. The period of follow-up ranged from 10 to 24 years after amputation.
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Disablement Services Centre, Roehampton, London, England.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000473:pathology; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007715:Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male