Citation
Rk. Gang et Ar. Lari, Popliteal pterygium syndrome associated with sacrococcygeal agenesis, EUR J PLAST, 23(7), 2000, pp. 383-385
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
0930343X
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Volume
23
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
383 - 385
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-343X(200010)23:7<383:PPSAWS>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
A case of popliteal pterygium syndrome (PPS) associated with total sacrococ
cygeal and partial lumbar vertebrae agenesis is described. This is the firs
t report of this combination. The case was sporadic; both legs were involve
d and were treated surgically. The possible etiological factors, various cl
inical presentations and available methods of treatment are discussed.