Open AccessCongenital constriction ring syndrome of the limbs: A prospective study of 16 cases
Author(s) -
EmmanuelJK Adu,
Charles Annan
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.44182
Subject(s) - medicine , syndactyly , constriction , surgery , amniotic band syndrome , etiology , upper limb , presentation (obstetrics) , fetus , pregnancy , biology , genetics
The congenital constriction ring syndrome is characterised by fibrous bands that encircle, strangle and even amputate parts of the foetus. It is a common condition amongst Ghanaian patients, but data on it is quite scanty.
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