Parkes-Weber Syndrome (PWS) is a rare form of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome.
Synonym: Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome
Features of Parkes-Weber Syndrome:
(1) Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (see previous section)
(2) large arteriovenous fistula (a small fistula does not usually qualify)
PWS may be complicated by:
(1) high-output heart failure
(2) poor viability of the affected limb
Surgery in these patients is often difficult and associated with complications.
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
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