Amniotic band sequence, Streeter bands, congenital constriction band syndrome
Definitions
Constriction of fetal body parts by amniotic strands resulting in array of body part deletions and deformities
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Demographics
Treatment
Selected References
Mills JK et al: Symbrachydactyly: finger nubbins are not always amniotic band disruption sequence. JAAPA. 32(4):32-7, 2019
López-Muñoz E et al: An update on amniotic bands sequence. Arch Argent Pediatr. 116(3):e409-20, 2018
Barzilay E et al: Prenatal diagnosis of amniotic band syndrome - risk factors and ultrasonic signs. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 28(3):281-3, 2015
Iqbal CW et al: Amniotic band syndrome: a single-institutional experience. Fetal Diagn Ther. 37(1):1-5, 2015
Napiontek M et al: Surgical treatment of active amniotic band syndrome (ABS) by Z-plasty and radical excision of the overgrown tissue: a report of 2 cases with progressive lymphedema causing vascular insufficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 35(5):516-8, 2015
Derderian SC et al: Fetoscopic approach to amniotic band syndrome. J Pediatr Surg. 49(2):359-62, 2014
Sala P et al: Fetal surgery: an overview. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 69(4):218-28, 2014
Allen LM et al: A case of neonatal compartment syndrome: importance of early diagnosis in a rare and debilitating condition. Am J Perinatol. 27(2):103-6, 2009
Hüsler MR et al: When is fetoscopic release of amniotic bands indicated? Review of outcome of cases treated in utero and selection criteria for fetal surgery. Prenat Diagn. 29(5):457-63, 2009
Kawamura K et al: Constriction band syndrome. Hand Clin. 25(2):257-64, 2009
Magee T et al: Congenital constriction band with pseudoarthrosis of the tibia: a case report and literature review. Acta Orthop Belg. 73(2):275-8, 2007
Moran SL et al: Amniotic band syndrome of the upper extremity: diagnosis and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 15(7):397-407, 2007
Ogino T: Clinical features and teratogenic mechanisms of congenital absence of digits. Dev Growth Differ. 49(6):523-31, 2007
Robin NH et al: Clefting, amniotic bands, and polydactyly: a distinct phenotype that supports an intrinsic mechanism for amniotic band sequence. Am J Med Genet A. 137A(3):298-301, 2005
Muraskas JK et al: Amniotic band syndrome with significant orofacial clefts and disruptions and distortions of craniofacial structures. J Pediatr Surg. 38(4):635-8, 2003
Jabor MA et al: Bilateral cleft lip and palate and limb deformities: a presentation of amniotic band sequence? J Craniofac Surg. 11(4):388-93, 2000
Levy PA: Amniotic bands. Pediatr Rev. 19(7):249, 1998
Walter JH Jr et al: Amniotic band syndrome. J Foot Ankle Surg. 37(4):325-33, 1998
Wiedrich TA: Congenital constriction band syndrome. Hand Clin. 14(1):29-38, 1998
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Abbreviations
Amniotic band syndrome (ABS)
Synonyms
Amniotic band sequence, Streeter bands, congenital constriction band syndrome
Definitions
Constriction of fetal body parts by amniotic strands resulting in array of body part deletions and deformities
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Demographics
Treatment
Selected References
Mills JK et al: Symbrachydactyly: finger nubbins are not always amniotic band disruption sequence. JAAPA. 32(4):32-7, 2019
López-Muñoz E et al: An update on amniotic bands sequence. Arch Argent Pediatr. 116(3):e409-20, 2018
Barzilay E et al: Prenatal diagnosis of amniotic band syndrome - risk factors and ultrasonic signs. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 28(3):281-3, 2015
Iqbal CW et al: Amniotic band syndrome: a single-institutional experience. Fetal Diagn Ther. 37(1):1-5, 2015
Napiontek M et al: Surgical treatment of active amniotic band syndrome (ABS) by Z-plasty and radical excision of the overgrown tissue: a report of 2 cases with progressive lymphedema causing vascular insufficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 35(5):516-8, 2015
Derderian SC et al: Fetoscopic approach to amniotic band syndrome. J Pediatr Surg. 49(2):359-62, 2014
Sala P et al: Fetal surgery: an overview. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 69(4):218-28, 2014
Allen LM et al: A case of neonatal compartment syndrome: importance of early diagnosis in a rare and debilitating condition. Am J Perinatol. 27(2):103-6, 2009
Hüsler MR et al: When is fetoscopic release of amniotic bands indicated? Review of outcome of cases treated in utero and selection criteria for fetal surgery. Prenat Diagn. 29(5):457-63, 2009
Kawamura K et al: Constriction band syndrome. Hand Clin. 25(2):257-64, 2009
Magee T et al: Congenital constriction band with pseudoarthrosis of the tibia: a case report and literature review. Acta Orthop Belg. 73(2):275-8, 2007
Moran SL et al: Amniotic band syndrome of the upper extremity: diagnosis and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 15(7):397-407, 2007
Ogino T: Clinical features and teratogenic mechanisms of congenital absence of digits. Dev Growth Differ. 49(6):523-31, 2007
Robin NH et al: Clefting, amniotic bands, and polydactyly: a distinct phenotype that supports an intrinsic mechanism for amniotic band sequence. Am J Med Genet A. 137A(3):298-301, 2005
Muraskas JK et al: Amniotic band syndrome with significant orofacial clefts and disruptions and distortions of craniofacial structures. J Pediatr Surg. 38(4):635-8, 2003
Jabor MA et al: Bilateral cleft lip and palate and limb deformities: a presentation of amniotic band sequence? J Craniofac Surg. 11(4):388-93, 2000
Levy PA: Amniotic bands. Pediatr Rev. 19(7):249, 1998
Walter JH Jr et al: Amniotic band syndrome. J Foot Ankle Surg. 37(4):325-33, 1998
Wiedrich TA: Congenital constriction band syndrome. Hand Clin. 14(1):29-38, 1998
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