Amniotic Band Syndrome: Head-to-Toe Manifestations and Clinical Management Guidelines | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Amniotic Band Syndrome: Head-to-Toe Manifestations and Clinical Management Guidelines Video 1 of 3

Journal CME Article: Amniotic Band Syndrome: Head-to-Toe Manifestations and Clinical Management Guidelines Video 1 of 3

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This video series from Mount Sinai's Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery provides insights into amniotic band syndrome, a congenital condition characterized by constrictive fibrous bands that cause various deformities and functional impairments. The incidence ranges from 1 in 1,200 to 1 in 15,000 live births and includes approximately 1.8% of stillbirths. Two main theories explain its mechanism: an intrinsic genetic insult or extrinsic amniotic rupture. Risk factors include low birth weight, trauma, and maternal health issues. Diagnosis requires band observation and associated defects, and it can be detected prenatally via ultrasound.

Keywords

amniotic band syndrome

congenital condition

plastic and reconstructive surgery

prenatal diagnosis

risk factors