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One-stage release of congenital constriction band in lower limb from new born to 3 years

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Background: Congenital constriction band is the most common cause of terminal congenital malformation of a limb and lymphoedema. Superficial bands do not need any treatment, but deeper bands are managed with excision and Z-plasty. The circumferential bands are released in two to three stages to prevent vascular compromise. The purpose of this study was to present the outcome of one-stage release.

Materials and Methods: Nineteen children, 12 boys and 7 girls, with 24 congenital constriction bands constituted the clinical material. The mean age at presentation was 57 days (range 12 hours to 3 years) Band was unilateral in 14 and bilateral in five limbs. In unilateral cases, right side was involved in nine cases and left side in five. The constriction band is seen at the junction of middle and distal third. The patients having constriction bands in lower limbs and age less than 3 years were included in the study. One stage circumferential release of congenital constriction band was performed. Our youngest patient was operated at the age of six months. Club feet, (n=8) and lymphedema (n=7) were associated anomalies. Club feet and band were released in one stage in three limbs. The results were evaluated by criteria described by Joseph Upton and Cissy Tan.

Results: There were 18 excellent, six satisfactory results. No wound problem occurred. No vascular compromise was noted during or after the procedure. On follow-up, distal swelling reduced.

Conclusion: One-stage circumferential release of congenital constriction band in lower limbs with or without lymphodema is a safe and easy procedure.

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  1. Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Olatpur, Bairoi, Cuttack, Orissa, 754 010, India

    Sakti Prasad Das, P. K. Sahoo, R. N. Mohanty & S. K. Das

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Das, S.P., Sahoo, P.K., Mohanty, R.N. et al. One-stage release of congenital constriction band in lower limb from new born to 3 years. IJOO 44, 198–201 (2010). https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.61978

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