Orthopaedic treatment of hemangiomatous hypertrophy of the lower extremity

The triad of varicose veins, hypertrophy of soft tissue and bone, and cutaneous hemangiomas (The Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome) often results in major malformations. A review of eleven children treated for this condition showed that the overgrowth of the limb was a major problem in management. In three...

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Published in:	Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Vol. 59; no. 6; pp. 777 - 783
Main Author:	Letts, RM
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Copyright by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated 01-09-1977
Subjects:	Amputation Angiomatosis - surgery Child Child, Preschool Female Humans Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - complications Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - radiotherapy Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - surgery Leg - blood supply Leg - surgery Leg Length Inequality - etiology Ligation Male Veins - surgery
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Summary:	The triad of varicose veins, hypertrophy of soft tissue and bone, and cutaneous hemangiomas (The Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome) often results in major malformations. A review of eleven children treated for this condition showed that the overgrowth of the limb was a major problem in management. In three patients the altered hemodynamics resulted in cardiac complications. Venous stripping, excision of the arteriovenous fistulae, and radiation therapy should be avoided.
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ISSN:	0021-9355 1535-1386
DOI:	10.2106/00004623-197759060-00011