Controversial, but simplest concept is entrapment of fetal parts by disrupted amnion
Suspect many cases of "limb body wall complex" are actually due to bands
Associated Syndromes
Postprocedural amniotic band disruption sequence (PABDS) seen following intrauterine intervention
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
Knijnenburg PJC et al: Prevalence, risk factors and outcome of post-procedural amniotic band disruption sequence after fetoscopic laser surgery in twin-twin transfusion syndrome: a large single center case series. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 223(4):576.e1-8, 2020
Feucht F et al: Amniotic bands and associated polymicrogyria: in favor of a unique ischemic cause. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 236:252-4, 2019
Gueneuc A et al: Fetoscopic release of amniotic bands causing limb constriction: case series and review of the literature. Fetal Diagn Ther. 46(4):246-56, 2019
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine et al: Amniotic band sequence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 221(6):B5-6, 2019
Jensen KK et al: Intrauterine linear echogenicities in the gravid uterus: what radiologists should know. Radiographics. 38(2):642-57, 2018
López-Muñoz E et al: An update on amniotic bands sequence. Arch Argent Pediatr. 116(3):e409-20, 2018
Weinstein B et al: Digital-facial translocation in amniotic band sequence: evidence of the intrinsic theory. J Craniofac Surg. 29(7):1890-2, 2018
Lafitte AS et al: Pseudoamniotic band syndrome after fetoscopic laser ablation of placental anastomoses for twin-twin transfusion syndrome: two case reports and systematic review. J Ultrasound Med. 36(11):2373-7, 2017
Capone AC et al: Novel techniques for the surgical management of abdominopelvic constriction rings in amniotic band syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg. 135(2):563-8, 2015
Iqbal CW et al: Amniotic band syndrome: a single-institutional experience. Fetal Diagn Ther. 37(1):1-5, 2015
Mathis J et al: Fetal laser therapy: applications in the management of fetal pathologies. Prenat Diagn. 35(7):623-36, 2015
Menekse G et al: Placento-cranial adhesions in amniotic band syndrome and the role of surgery in their management: an unusual case presentation and systematic literature review. Pediatr Neurosurg. 50(4):204-9, 2015
Prasetyono TO et al: A review on the safety of one-stage circumferential ring constriction release. Int Surg. 100(2):341-9, 2015
Ting YH et al: Pseudoamniotic band syndrome after in utero intervention for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: case reports and literature review. Fetal Diagn Ther. 40(1):67-72, 2015
Javadian P et al: Perinatal outcome after fetoscopic release of amniotic bands: a single-center experience and review of the literature. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 42(4):449-55, 2013
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Amniotic deformity, adhesion, mutilation (ADAM)
Amniotic disruption complex
Streeter dysplasia/bands
Congenital constriction bands
Definitions
Controversial, but simplest concept is entrapment of fetal parts by disrupted amnion
Suspect many cases of "limb body wall complex" are actually due to bands
Associated Syndromes
Postprocedural amniotic band disruption sequence (PABDS) seen following intrauterine intervention
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Knijnenburg PJC et al: Prevalence, risk factors and outcome of post-procedural amniotic band disruption sequence after fetoscopic laser surgery in twin-twin transfusion syndrome: a large single center case series. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 223(4):576.e1-8, 2020
Feucht F et al: Amniotic bands and associated polymicrogyria: in favor of a unique ischemic cause. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 236:252-4, 2019
Gueneuc A et al: Fetoscopic release of amniotic bands causing limb constriction: case series and review of the literature. Fetal Diagn Ther. 46(4):246-56, 2019
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine et al: Amniotic band sequence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 221(6):B5-6, 2019
Jensen KK et al: Intrauterine linear echogenicities in the gravid uterus: what radiologists should know. Radiographics. 38(2):642-57, 2018
López-Muñoz E et al: An update on amniotic bands sequence. Arch Argent Pediatr. 116(3):e409-20, 2018
Weinstein B et al: Digital-facial translocation in amniotic band sequence: evidence of the intrinsic theory. J Craniofac Surg. 29(7):1890-2, 2018
Lafitte AS et al: Pseudoamniotic band syndrome after fetoscopic laser ablation of placental anastomoses for twin-twin transfusion syndrome: two case reports and systematic review. J Ultrasound Med. 36(11):2373-7, 2017
Capone AC et al: Novel techniques for the surgical management of abdominopelvic constriction rings in amniotic band syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg. 135(2):563-8, 2015
Iqbal CW et al: Amniotic band syndrome: a single-institutional experience. Fetal Diagn Ther. 37(1):1-5, 2015
Mathis J et al: Fetal laser therapy: applications in the management of fetal pathologies. Prenat Diagn. 35(7):623-36, 2015
Menekse G et al: Placento-cranial adhesions in amniotic band syndrome and the role of surgery in their management: an unusual case presentation and systematic literature review. Pediatr Neurosurg. 50(4):204-9, 2015
Prasetyono TO et al: A review on the safety of one-stage circumferential ring constriction release. Int Surg. 100(2):341-9, 2015
Ting YH et al: Pseudoamniotic band syndrome after in utero intervention for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: case reports and literature review. Fetal Diagn Ther. 40(1):67-72, 2015
Javadian P et al: Perinatal outcome after fetoscopic release of amniotic bands: a single-center experience and review of the literature. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 42(4):449-55, 2013
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