Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome is a rare condition caused by strands of amniotic sac that separate and entangle digits, limbs or other parts of fetus. It occurs when the amnion ruptures without injury to the chorion. The incidence is 1 in 15000. Here we report 2 cases of amniotic band syndrome. First ,a case of G2P1L0, previous LSCS,24 weeks gestational age, presented with antenatal USG finding of nil liquor. She did not respond to any mode of induction and ended up in hysterotomy. A 400 gram still born baby delivered with evidence of amniotic band at the level of pelvis with absent both lowerlimbs. This amniotic band was a hindrance in vaginal delivery. Second, a case of G2P1L1 , previous LSCS, 39 weeks gestational age, diagnosed antenatally in 3rd trimester scan as amniotic band syndrome with amputated toes. Elective repeat LSCS done to deliver an alive baby with evidence of amniotic band syndrome.