Diagnosis and treatment of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Liu, J.; Gou, S.-j.; Han, Z.-k.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 16(6): 379-381
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-1892 PMID: 12508425 Document Number: 546858
To investigate the diagnostic criteria and therapeutic method of the Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Among 5 cases, there were 2 males and 3 females aged from 11 days to 73 years. Vasography was carried out in all five patients and MRA was performed in one patients. After operation, the symptoms improved in 4 cases: the portine-like erythemas on their limbs got unclear; the focuses diminished obviously; the circumferences of the suffered limbs shrank and the ulcer healed. For following-up period was not long enough, the long term therapeatic result was still uncertain. Once the diagnosis of the Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome was made, operation should be performed as early as possible. If the surgical time is selected in prepuberty, optimal result can be expected.