title: An unusual presentation of constriction band syndrome.
abstract: Congenital constriction band syndrome is a rare entity with a wide spectrum of associated congenital anomalies. Review of the pathogenesis and an unusual case of constriction band syndrome in a newborn are presented. Surgical excision of the deformity and the band was performed within the first week of life. There were no vascular or neural structures within the excised tissue, and there were no other associated anomalies other than dextrocardia and an equinovarus deformity of the foot. The wound was closed primarily without the need for Z-plasties. This alternative method of treatment can be considered in such unusual locations of constriction band syndromes.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO 63110-0250, USA. palettace@LAN.slu.edu
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Paletta
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Sabeoiro
mesh_terms: D000652:Amniotic Band Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001415:Back; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male