Single stage release surgery for congenital constriction band in a clubfoot patient managed at a Teaching Hospital In Uganda: A case report

Abstract

Congenital constriction band or amniotic band syndrome is a rare condition with a prevalence of 1:11200. It is characterized by presence of strictures around a body part, commonly around the distal part of the extremities. These bands can be treated with a single or staged approach. This study presents the case of a 3 month old infant who presented with a type III constriction band localized on the right leg and surgery was  indicated. A single  stage multiple Z-plasty was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful and the outcome was satisfactory at 10 months of follow-up. A single-stage constriction band release approach provided satisfactory results; both functional and aesthetic results and is feasible in our setting.

Key words: Constriction bands, Single stage release, Stricture