Congenital constriction band of the trunk

Constriction band of the trunk is a rare congenital malformation. A 2-year-old girl with a congenital circumferential constriction band around the waist is described. Six other cases of congenital constriction band of the trunk are reviewed. Like constriction band of the limbs, this malformation is probably related to the amniotic band syndrome. Surgical correction should be considered carefully because natural evolution is usually benign and the postoperative esthetic benefit may be questionable. There is no evidence of any risk of familial recurrence.