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Inherited Disorders and Birth Defects

Polydactyly

05/06/2008 02:09PM

Question:

What can eventually be done about polydactyly?

Answer:

It depends on the type and extent of polydactyly. In many cases surgery is done. This is a good question to ask a surgeon as to what the treatment would be.

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Response by:

Case Western Reserve University Anne Matthews, RN, PhD
Director, Genetic Counseling and Family Studies
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Anne   Matthews, RN, PhD