Genetic Overview of Syndactyly and Polydactyly
Summary:. Syndactyly and polydactyly—respectively characterized by fused and supernumerary digits—are among the most common congenital limb malformations, with syndactyly presenting at an estimated incidence of 1 in 2,000–3,000 live births and polydactyly at a frequency of 1 in approximately 700–1,0...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2017-11-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001549 |