Congenital Constriction Band of the Trunk

Abstract

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.

Complete circumferential congenital constriction of the trunk – operation procedures and results

“…2)). This procedure will often produce excellent cosmetic results, but the surgical correction should be carried out carefully [2], [3], [4], [8]. Special considerations are required in the umbilical region.…”

Congenital Circumferential Constriction Band of the Abdomen: A Case Report

“…Circumferential congenital constriction band of the abdomen is extremely rare [2–4]. Some common characteristics of the congenital constriction band of the abdomen have been described [5]. The constriction band follows a single segment that is higher on the back.…”

Amniotic Band Syndrome: Head-to-Toe Manifestations and Clinical Management Guidelines

“…Although the extremities are most commonly involved in ABS, sporadic cases of ABS manifesting in the trunk and pelvis have been documented in previous literature and are exceedingly rare. [40][41][42][43][44][45][46] These manifestations of ABS were first described as abdominal constriction syndrome by Browne in 1957. 47 These bands occur at various depths, most commonly only to the level of the Scarpa fascia, but they can extend down to the external or internal oblique muscles.…”