Amniotic Bands: Are They All Threat for the Fetus?
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Background: Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) or amniotic band disruption is a common cause of sporadic miscellaneous fetal malformation involving limbs, trunk and the craniofacial region. Diagnosis is mainly suspected by ultrasound imaging, where the fetus is seen attached to the amniotic bands. Clinical manifestation is variable from minor constriction rings to fetal or neonatal demise secondary to severance of the umbilical cord or the associated malformation. Therefore, management options vary depending on the associated anomalies.
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