Fetoscopic release of an amniotic band with risk of amputation: case report and review of the literature

Jute Richter; Hakon Wergeland; Philip DeKoninck; Luc De Catte; Jan A Deprest

doi:10.1159/000335026

Fetoscopic release of an amniotic band with risk of amputation: case report and review of the literature

Jute Richter, Hakon Wergeland, Philip DeKoninck, Luc De Catte, Jan A Deprest

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Abstract

Amniotic bands can cause limb amputation as well as intrauterine fetal demise. Fetoscopic release of amniotic bands has been shown to rescue limb function. Herein, we describe an interesting case of an amniotic band wrapped around the right forearm as well as the umbilical cord, which was released by fetoscopy. Following the procedure, the blood flow in the forearm was restored and the edema gradually reduced. Full functionality of the arm was confirmed after birth, though the esthetic problem of the imprint of the band on the arm persisted. Furthermore, we review the available literature regarding fetoscopic interventions in amniotic band syndrome.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	134-137
Number of pages	4
Journal	Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume	31
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000335026
Publication status	Published - 14 Jan 2012
Externally published	Yes

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