Table 6. [Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome: Treatment of Manifestations]. - GeneReviews®

Manifestation/Concern	Treatment	Considerations/Other
Polydactyly	Surgical amputation (if desired)
Musculoskeletal	Surgical correction of genu valgum	If required per orthopedic assessment
PT	Per physical & rehab medicine
Respiratory failure	Mechanical ventilation	May be required in neonatal period &/or in persons w/severe restrictive lung disease
Dental anomalies	Orthodontic &/or surgical treatment of dental anomalies
Congenital heart disease	Standard treatment per cardiologist/cardiac surgeon
Developmental delay	Developmental services (PT &/or OT) as needed in those w/developmental delay
Genitourinary malformations	Surgical correction (if indicated)
Hearing loss	Standard treatment for hearing loss

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