Kenneth Kee

Polydactyly, (Supernumerary digit) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Polydactyly, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Recently I had a female patient whom I observed had 6 fingers on her both hands with an extra small finger. Astrologers believed that having a sixth finger brings enormous luck. Six fingers in both hands meant that the person will be famous. It was one reason why her parents did not remove the extra fingers even though she was teased in school. Polydactyly is a disorder in which a person has more than 5 fingers per hand or 5 toes per foot. The presence of extra fingers or toes (6 or more) can occur on its own. There may not be any other symptoms or disease present. Polydactyly is a congenital malformation of the fingers and toes. Polydactyly can differ in the degree of severity. Polydactyly may range from small skin tissues on the side of the hands to fully developed extra fingers with bone, blood vessels, and muscle tissue. Postaxial Polydactyly happens when the extra digit is sited beside the little finger or toe. Pre-axial Polydactyly happens when the extra digit is sited near the thumb or big toe. Central polydactyly happens when the extra digit is between other fingers or toes. Syndactyly is either a complete fusion of fingers or toes or a looser webbing of skin between them. Polydactyly and syndactyly are normally isolated disorders, meaning the child will have no other birth defects. Both are also found in many complex and sometimes lethal groups of anomalies or syndromes. Polydactyly may be passed down in families. This trait affects only one gene that can cause several differences. Extra digits may be poorly formed and joined by a small stalk. This most often happens on the little finger side of the hand. Poorly formed digits are normally removed. Just tying a tight string around the stalk can cause it to fall off in time if the digit has no bones. In some cases, the extra digits may be well-developed and can even function as a normal finger. Larger digits may require surgery to be removed. Causes 1. Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy 2. Carpenter syndrome 3. Ellis-van Creveld syndrome (chondroectodermal dysplasia) 4. Familial polydactyly 5. Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome 6. Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome 7. Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome 8. Trisomy 13 Polydactyly can be produced by the presence of an autosomal dominant trait. Because the gene is dominant, when one parent has the gene, each of his or her children has a 50 % possibility of having polydactyly Symptoms: Children with polydactyly are born with 1 or more extra fingers or toes. The extra digit may be: 1. A small, raised bump or a piece of skin that looks like a small finger or toe that is not fully formed (nubbin) 2. A complete, working finger or toe Diagnosis Diagnosis is made during the early physical examination at birth. Some children with polydactyly will require radiographs or x rays to find out if there is bone present in the extra digit. Treatment: In most cases, doctors do away with an extra finger or toe in early childhood. The purpose of treatment is to give the child a hand or foot that functions well and looks typical There are also practical problems such as excising an extra toe so the child's foot can fit well into shoes Vascular clip If the digit is poorly developed and has no bone, occasionally the treatment is as simple as attaching a vascular clip at the base during a clinic visit. The clip blocks blood flow to the digit so it will fall off Surgery If the digit is more fully developed with bones, tendons, nerves and blood vessels, a surgeon surgically excises it in the operating room when the child is about 1 year old. This is performed as a day surgery. TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction Chapter 1 Polydactyly Chapter 2 Causes...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463192955
• Artikelnr.: 53876979

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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