Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) refers to the development of constrictive bands of fibrotic tissue in utero. It can lead to a variety of clinical manifestations after delivery. There is much debate in the plastic surgery community regarding the exact pathophysiologic mechanism for the development of ABS, and the most appropriate management. This CME article aims to provide an overview of ABS manifestations throughout the body, and to expound on the most recent advances in anticipatory and definitive management of the condition.
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredits ASPS to provide educational activities and material with Category 1 CME credits. As an official CME provider, ASPS must comply with all ACCME standards, as outlined in the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Faculty
Dani C. Inglesby, MD; Pierce L. Janssen, MD; Francis D. Graziano, MD; Jared M. Gopman, MD; John W. Rutland, BS; Peter J. Taub, MD
Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:
Editor-in-Chief:Kevin Chung, MD
Co-Editor:Amy Colwell, MD
Section Editors:John Y.S. Kim, MD
Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Understand and describe the basic principles underlying the intrinsic versus extrinsic proposed mechanisms for the development of amniotic band syndrome (ABS).
- Discuss risk factors and conditions that are associated with the development of ABS.
- Understand the various presentations and associated clinical implications of ABS by anatomic location.
- Describe the basic tenets underlying various repair technique options for ABS of the extremities.
- Discuss the common manifestations of ABS in the face and trunk.
- Understand clinical implications of fetoscopic surgery as it relates to ABS treatment as a novel method for limb salvage in utero.
Accreditation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of1.0AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-into reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.
Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
The following planners/faculty members/reviewers have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose:
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM:1.0
Patient Safety Credit: 0.5
Media:Journal Article, video
Release Date: 8/01/2023
Expiration Date: 8/01/2026*
Estimated time to complete this course:1 hour
*Course access ends on course expiration date
Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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