Study on Amniotic Band Syndrome at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh

Abstract

The amniotic band syndrome is characterized by fibrous bands that encircle, strangle and even amputate parts of the limbs or digits of a fetus. Amniotic band syndrome can result from multiple etiologies. But a syndrome refers to patterns of congenital anomalies due to single etiology. That’s why amniotic band syndrome can be better called as a sequence, not a syndrome. It is a rare disorder and data on it is quite scanty in Bangladesh.