Amniotic Band Syndrome WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Amniotic Band Syndrome
Amniotic Band Syndrome, or ABS, occurs when bands of amniotic membranes become detached from the amniotic sac and wrap around parts of the embryonic or fetal body or are inhaled by the fetus. These bands can then tighten and cut off the blood flow to the area below the constriction. Effects can range from mild cosmetic problems to congenital amputation and even fetal death.1
Fast Facts:
- ABS occurs in about 1 per 3000 pregnancies, including miscarriages.2
- Hands are affected in almost 90% of cases.2
- Clubfoot is seen in up to 25% of cases.2
- Cleft lip and cleft palate are frequently seen.3
- Groundbreaking fetal surgery has been successful in preventing or reducing damage in limited cases.4
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Latest Headlines on Amniotic Band Syndrome
What is Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: What Is Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- UCSF Children’s Hospital: Amniotic Band Syndrome: Learn More
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (via WebMD): Amniotic Bands
- American Academy of Pediatrics (via NeoReviews): Amniotic Band Sequence (Dec., 2005)
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthCentral): Amniotic Constriction Bands
- Children's Hospital Boston: Constriction Ring Syndrome
- AccessDNA: About Amniotic Band Syndrome
What Are The Symptoms of Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthCentral): Amniotic Constriction Bands Symptoms, Signs and Tests
- OBGYN: Recognizing Intra-Amniotic Band-like Structures on Obstetric Ultrasound (Sept., 1999)
What Are The Causes and Complications of Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: Causes
- eMedicine: Streeter Dysplasia, Etiology and Pathophysiology | Complications
- UpToDate: Amniotic Band Sequence
- Wikipedia: Congenital Amputation | Club Foot | Cleft Lip and Palate | Hemangioma | Syndactyly
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: Treatment Options
- UCSF Children’s Hospital: Amniotic Band Syndrome: Treatments | The Thomas Merkord Story
- eMedicine: Streeter Dysplasia, Indications for Intervention | Treatment
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthCentral): Amniotic Constriction Bands Treatment, Prognosis, Complications
- Wikipedia: Fetal Surgery
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: Terms Defined | Stories of Babies/Children Born With ABS | Stories of Teens/Adults Born With ABS | Babies Who Died From ABS
- UCSF Children's Hospital: What Is The Outcome For a Fetus With Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- eMedicine: Outcome and Prognosis
How Do You Prevent Amniotic Band Syndrome?
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: Do I Need To Be Concerned About ABS Affecting Future Pregnancies?
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Yahoo Groups: ABS Support
- On The Other Hand: Information, Support, and Suggestions
- Helping Hands Foundation: Discussion Forum
- Limb Differences: Connections
- iVillage: Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Twins: Amniotic Bands
- MotheringDotCommune: Birth Stories
Foundations and Support Groups on Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: Support and Information
- Meetup: Amniotic Band Syndrome Meetups Everywhere
- REACH: The Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency
- Helping Hands Foundation: "Providing Support, sharing experiences, and supplying information to families of children with upper limb differences."
- ACA: Amputee Coalition of America
- Limb Differences: An Online Resource for Families and Friends of Children with Limb Differences
- I-CAN: International Child Amputee Network
- Superhands: Kids and Heroes
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Amniotic Band Syndrome
- PubMed Central: Articles About Amniotic Band Syndrome
- JAMA: Articles About Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Google Scholar: Articles About Amniotic Band Syndrome
Clinical Trials on Amniotic Band Syndrome
- CenterWatch: Amniotic Band Syndrome Studies
- UCSF Children's Hospital: Current News and Research
Research Notes References
- ↑ WrongDiagnosis: Amniotic Band Syndrome
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 eMedicine: Streeter Dysplasia
- ↑ Amniotic Band Syndrome: Causes
- ↑ UCSF Children’s Hospital: Amniotic Band Syndrome: Treatments
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- Contributor: Kimberly Scott
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Kimberly Scott
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Amniotic Band Constriction, Congital Constriction Bands, Rings Syndrome, Amniotic Deformity Adhesions Mutilation, Amniotic Band Snydrome, ABS, Amniotic Bands, Constricting bands, Familial amniotic bands, Streeter anomaly, Amniotic band sequence
- Last update: Mar. 10, 2009
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