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Amniotic band syndrome: case report

The amniotic band syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that can result in various body effects (constriction bands, amputation, craniofacial and visceral anomalies, etc). Its incidence is estimated at approximately 1:1.200 to 1:15.000 live births. The involvement of the extremities is the most frequent. We report a case involving the left upper limb and both inferior limbs of a male, new born, operated at Mater Dei Hospital in Belo Horizonte.

Amniotic Band Syndrome; Congenital Abnormalities; Infant, Newborn


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