The amniotic band syndrome: single-stage correction.
Two cases of amniotic band syndrome treated by single-stage excision of the ring and multiple Z-plasty repair are presented. In both cases the author found the procedure technically easy and clinically safe. No complications were encountered in either case.
Muguti
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Department of Surgery, Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000652:Amniotic Band Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000151:congenital; D008297:Male; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities