ONE-STAGE RELEASE OF CONGENITAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL CONSTRICTION BANDS

A one-stage release of circumferential congenital constriction bands w as performed in four extremities (three patients). No wound problems o ccurred, even when there had been marked swelling of the extremity dis tal to the band. The one-stage release facilitated postoperative care, and there was no need for additional periods of anesthesia or for add itional operations, which are necessary when this problem is treated w ith a release performed in two or three stages.