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Impending Volkmann's contracture in a newborn

H Tsur1, B Yaffe, Y Engel

  • 1Plastic Surgery Department, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1980
PubMed
Summary

A newborn developed severe forearm necrosis and risk of Volkmann's contracture, likely due to intrauterine amniotic band pressure. This unique case highlights a rare cause of congenital limb complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Developmental biology

Background:

  • Amniotic bands are known teratogens causing limb defects.
  • Volkmann's contracture is a severe complication of forearm ischemia.

Observation:

  • A newborn presented with extensive volar forearm necrosis.
  • The patient exhibited signs of impending Volkmann's contracture.
  • This is the youngest reported case of such severity.

Findings:

  • The necrosis is suspected to result from prolonged intrauterine pressure.
  • Amniotic band constriction is the presumed etiology.
  • This presentation is unique in its severity and affected demographic.

Implications:

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  • This case expands the spectrum of amniotic band-related congenital anomalies.
  • Early recognition and management of intrauterine constrictions are crucial.
  • Further research into intrauterine pressure effects on fetal limb development is warranted.