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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Main Authors: Humayun Ahmed, BA, Hossein Akbari, MD, Abdolhasan Emami, MD, Mohammad R. Akbari, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2017-11-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001549