Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of limb body wall complex

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-74
Author(s):  
Narayan B Thapa ◽  
Ganesh Dangal ◽  
Aruna Karki
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Body Wall ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defects ◽  
Amniotic Band ◽  
Wall Defect ◽  
Ultrasonographic Diagnosis ◽  
Amniotic Band Syndrome ◽  
Rare Combination

In this report, a case of limb body wall complex (LBWC) diagnosed by ultrasonography is presented. Limbbody wall complex refers to a rare combination of disruptive and lethal abnormalities which start early in the gestational process. Abnormalities commonly associated with this disorder include cranio-facial abnormalities, scoliosis, ventral body wall defect (thoraco-abdominoschisis), limb deformations, short umbilical cord, and others. Other terms used to describe similar findings include short umbilical cord syndrome, body-stalk anomaly, and amniotic band syndrome. This complex should be distinguished from other body-wall defects including omphalocele and gastroschisis since the prognosis for limb-body wall complex is uniformly poor. The diagnosis of limb-body wall complex can be made by prenatal sonography. Key words: limb body wall complex, abdominal wall defects, amniotic bands, amniotic band syndrome, ultrasonography.     doi:10.3126/njog.v2i2.1460 N. J. Obstet. Gynaecol 2007 Nov-Dec; 2 (2): 72 - 74

scholarly journals Limb Body Wall Complex: A Rare Anomaly

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-58
Author(s):  
Unan Sultana ◽  
Md Qumrul Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Body Wall ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defects ◽  
Proper Management ◽  
Vascular Disruption ◽  
Abdominal Organs

Body stalk anomalies are a group of massively disfiguring abdominal wall defects in which the abdominal organs lie outside of the abdominal cavity in a sac of amnioperitoneum with absence of or very small umbilical cord. Various hypotheses proposed to explain the pathogenesis of limb body wall complex include early amnion disruptions, embryonic dysplasia, and vascular disruption in early pregnancy. Body stalk anomaly is an accepted fatal anomaly and, hence, its early diagnosis aids in proper management of the patient. We present a case of LBWC, exhibiting combined cranial, abdominal & limb features.Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.16 (2); July 2017; Page 56-58

scholarly journals Umbilical Cord Hernia Associated with a Patent Urachus: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
María SC ◽  
Pedro-José LE ◽  
Marina PS ◽  
Carolina AM
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Muscle Development ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defect ◽  
Urachal Cyst ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defects ◽  
Associated Anomalies ◽  
Wall Defect ◽  
Patent Urachus ◽  
Umbilical Cord Hernia

An umbilical cord hernia (UCH) is a form of abdominal wall defect, affecting 6 out of every 10,000 newborns. The persistence of urachus is an embryonic remnant that connects the bladder to the abdominal wall at the level of the umbilicus, being yet more uncommon. We reviewed the literature, searching in PubMed, under the terms “Hernia of umbilical cord”, “Congenital hernia of cord” and “Persistent Urachus”. Only a few similar cases of both pathologies associated described were found. Our main objective is to highlight the distinct clinical features, embryogenesis, prognosis and associated anomalies of two infrequent embryopathies. And to describe a infrequent case of both abnormalities presenting simultaneously. UCH are often misdiagnosed with other abdominal wall deffects, such as omphalocele, umbilical hernias, gastroschisis and umbilical cord cysts. The normal cord insertion, adequate muscle development of the abdominal wall and a wall defect less than 5cm is what differentiates it from an omphalocele. UCH has a low morbidity overall, as it is not associated with other anomalies. The most frequently observed urachal malformations are the persistence of a urachus and urachal cyst. The prenatal diagnosis of patent urachus is made by ultrasound or magnetic resonance, being easily mistaken with abdominal wall defects, confirming the diagnosis with an ultrasound at birth. The persistence of urachus may resolve spontaneously, if not, surgical resolution is recommended. Similar to a UCH, a patent urachus shows little association with other malformations. It is important to know the clinical presentation and the diagnostic perinatal methods employed for appropriate management and favorable results for both pathologies. This relies on knowing when to suspect possible associated anomalies and when complementary studies might be needed. It is also important to be aware that there is the possibility of a UCH and a patent urachus existing simultaneously.

Body wall defects and amniotic band syndrome in pig ( Sus scrofa domesticus )

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nieves Martín‐Alguacil ◽  
Luis Avedillo
Keyword(s):  
Sus Scrofa ◽  
Body Wall ◽  
Amniotic Band ◽  
Amniotic Band Syndrome ◽  
Sus Scrofa Domesticus

Left-Sided Gastroschisis

2006 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 637-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth W. Gow ◽  
Amina Bhatia ◽  
Daniel F. Saad ◽  
Mark L. Wulkan ◽  
Kurt F. Heiss
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defect ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defects ◽  
Wall Defect ◽  
The Right

Gastroschisis is a periumbilical, abdominal wall defect arising to the right of the umbilicus. We describe the clinical course of a left-sided gastroschisis in a term female born at 39 weeks’ gestation. To our knowledge, there have been only 14 left-sided abdominal wall defects reported in the literature. We discuss our case and review the literature to try to determine if there is any clinic difference between right- versus left-sided lesions to make recommendations as to management.

Amniotic Band Syndrome: A Single-Institutional Experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey W. Iqbal ◽  
S. Christopher Derderian ◽  
Yvonne Cheng ◽  
Hanmin Lee ◽  
Shinjiro Hirose
Keyword(s):  
Body Wall ◽  
Membrane Disruption ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Fetal Intervention ◽  
Amniotic Band ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Amniotic Band Syndrome ◽  
Institutional Experience ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is uncommon. We review our single-institutional experience to define its natural history and outcomes. Materials andMethods: We conducted a retrospective analysis from a single, tertiary referral center of patients evaluated for and confirmed to have ABS from 1997 to 2012. Results: Twenty-eight patients had confirmed ABS. The mean ± SD maternal age was 27.9 ± 5.9 years, and the mean gestational age at diagnosis was 20.7 ± 3.8 months. Oligohydramnios was reported in 4 patients. Eleven patients had membrane disruption, of whom 4 had undergone a prior percutaneous intervention. Extremities were the most common site affected (n = 20), followed by the umbilical cord (n = 7), abdomen (n = 5), limb-body wall complex (n = 5), head (n = 1), and chest (n = 1). Nine patients were felt to be candidates for fetal intervention; 5 underwent fetoscopic amniotic band lysis with 4 survivors. Overall survival, excluding 3 terminations, was 74%. There were 5 fetal demises and one neonatal death. Cord involvement was higher in nonsurvivors (67%) compared to survivors (19%, p = 0.05). Discussion: ABS most commonly involves the extremities. Membrane disruption is not always present. Fetoscopic lysis is appropriate for select patients, and special consideration should be given for cord involvement, which is associated with a worse outcome.

scholarly journals The Oscar Ramirez Procedure, a Solution for Treating Incisional Hernias with Big Abdominal Wall Defect

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-124
Author(s):  
M. Gherghinescu ◽  
D. Popa ◽  
A. Panțiru ◽  
C. Russu ◽  
C. Roșca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defect ◽  
Postoperative Recovery ◽  
Oblique Muscle ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defects ◽  
Hernia Sac ◽  
Wall Defect ◽  
External Edge ◽  
Incisional Hernias ◽  
Bowel Movements

Abstract Background: Incisional hernias are important complications of abdominal surgery. Normally they are followed by the growth of the hernia sac and an increase of the abdominal wall defect with loss of domain of the herniated organs. Case report: We report a case of a 51 year old female, admitted in the 1st Surgical Clinic of the County Emergency Clinical Hospital of Tîrgu Mureș with a large median reducible incisional hernia and a wall defect of 10/12 cm. The abdominoplasty was performed using the Oscar Ramirez technique, which consists of a longitudinal incision along the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle, at approximately 1-2 cm from the external edge of the rectus abdominis. This procedure allows the abdominal wall closure. This case is part of a lot of 4 patients who received this treatment using the aforementioned procedure in the past 2 months. Postoperative recovery was favorable, bowel movements were present on the second day after the surgery, the subcutaneous drains were shortened on the fifth day and removed on the sixth. There were no immediate postoperative complications or up to a month after the surgery. The patient was discharged on the seventh day. Conclusions: This technique can be used alone in case of large abdominal wall defects, or prequeling an on-lay mesh procedure addressed to a weak abdominal wall, case in which the functional result is superior to a substitutional mesh.

scholarly journals Role of Ultrasound in Body Stalk Anomaly and Amniotic Band Syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhavilatha Routhu ◽  
Sreedevi Thakkallapelli ◽  
Prashanthi Mohan ◽  
Nadeem Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
First Trimester ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Abdominal Wall Defects ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Patient Counselling ◽  
Amniotic Band ◽  
Developmental Abnormalities ◽  
Amniotic Band Syndrome ◽  
Limb Deformities ◽  
Craniofacial Defects

Body stalk anomaly (BSA) and amniotic band syndrome (ABS) are rare similar fetal sporadic polymalformative syndromes of unknown etiology, though there are certain differences between them. BSA is a combination of developmental abnormalities involving neural tube, body wall, and the limbs with persistent extra embryonic coelomic cavity. ABS is characterized by the presence of thin membrane-like strands attached to fetal body parts and causing constrictions and amputations. This is a cohort study involving 32,100 patients who were referred for routine antenatal ultrasound scan. The data was entered prospectively into a computer database. The duration of study was 3 years. In our study, ultrasound examination in 86 patients demonstrated ventral wall defects, craniofacial defects, and spinal and limb deformities as isolated or combined abnormalities. In those, 10 patients were suspected/diagnosed as BSA/ABS including a twin of a dichorionic diamniotic gestation. The typical features of body stalk anomaly can be detected by ultrasound by the end of the first trimester, which is important for the patient counselling and management. We are presenting these rare conditions and highlighting the importance of early sonographic imaging in diagnosing and differentiating them from other anterior abdominal wall defects.

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