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Case Reports
. 2012 Apr;17(2):78-9.
doi: 10.4103/0971-9261.93972.

Thoracoschisis with limb agenesis

Nirmal C Bhattacharyya  1 , Manoj Gogoi, Pradip K Deuri
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Case Reports

Thoracoschisis with limb agenesis

Nirmal C Bhattacharyya et al. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2012 Apr.

Abstract

A rare case of thoracoschisis, diaphragmatic and supraumbilical abdominal wall defect with right upper limb agenesis in a neonate is reported.

Keywords: Limb body wall complex; chest wall defect; thoracoschisis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Appearance of the case immediately after delivery
Figure 2
Figure 2
Rudimentary finger-like structure and absence of the right upper limb
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