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VACTERL is a constellation of birth defects that tend to co-occur. It is considered an association rather than a syndrome as there is no known pathogenetic cause for the grouped symptoms.  


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* A – Anal atresia
* A – Anal atresia
* C – Cardiovascular anomalies
* C – Cardiovascular anomalies
** most commonly ASD, VSD, or Tetralogy of Fallot
** less commonly truncus arteriosus and transposition of the great arteries
* T – Tracheoesophageal fistula
* T – Tracheoesophageal fistula
* E – Esophageal atresia
* E – Esophageal atresia
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VACTERL is typically defined as >=3 of the above defects.


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No specific genetic or chromosome problem has been identified with VACTERL association. VACTERL can be seen with some chromosomal defects such as Trisomy 18 and is more frequently seen in babies of diabetic mothers. VACTERL association, however, is most likely caused by multiple factors.


== References ==
== References ==


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VACTERL is a constellation of birth defects that tend to co-occur. It is considered an association rather than a syndrome as there is no known pathogenetic cause for the grouped symptoms.

Anesthetic implications

Preoperative optimization

Intraoperative management

Postoperative management

Related surgical procedures

Pathophysiology

Signs and symptoms

  • V – Vertebral anomalies
  • A – Anal atresia
  • C – Cardiovascular anomalies
    • most commonly ASD, VSD, or Tetralogy of Fallot
    • less commonly truncus arteriosus and transposition of the great arteries
  • T – Tracheoesophageal fistula
  • E – Esophageal atresia
  • R – Renal (Kidney) and/or radial anomalies
  • L – Limb defects

Diagnosis

VACTERL is typically defined as >=3 of the above defects.

Treatment

Medication

Surgery

Prognosis

Epidemiology

No specific genetic or chromosome problem has been identified with VACTERL association. VACTERL can be seen with some chromosomal defects such as Trisomy 18 and is more frequently seen in babies of diabetic mothers. VACTERL association, however, is most likely caused by multiple factors.

References