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Appearance of the abdomen at birth (a) and at 2 years of age after surgical correction (b).
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A 31-week preterm baby was noted at birth to have a deep circumferential constriction band of the abdomen (Figure 1). However, since he presented before that with abdominal pain, surgery was undertaken at 2 years of age (Figures 1 and 2).
Appearance of the abdomen at 2 years of age before surgery.
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However, since he presented before that with abdominal pain, surgery was undertaken at 2 years of age (Figures 1 and 2).
Appearance of pseudarthrosis of right leg at birth. A transtibial (below knee) amputation was later carried out.
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There was also a deep constriction ring involving the right leg that resulted in a pseudoarthrosis below knee (Figure 3).
Appearance of right leg after amputation.
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A transtibial (below knee) amputation was required for functional management of the right leg deformity (Figure 4).