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VACTERL association

The VATER or VACTERL association is a nonrandom association of birth defects. more...

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  • V - Vertebral anomalies
  • A - Anal atresia
  • C - Cardiovascular anomalies
  • T - Tracheoesophageal fistula
  • E - Esophageal atresia
  • R - Renal anomalies
  • L - Preaxial limb anomalies

The diagnosis is made if at least three of the seven defects are present in an infant.

Epidemiology

The VATER association has an estimated incidence of 1.6 cases/10,000 live births. It is seen more frequently in infants of diabetic mothers.

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