An Approach to the Identification of Anomalies and Etiologies in Neonates with Identified or Suspected VACTERL (Vertebral Defects, Anal Atresia, Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula with Esophageal Atresia, Cardiac Anomalies, Renal Anomalies, and Limb Anomalies) Association

Longitudinal evaluation of growth in oesophageal atresia patients up to 12 years

“…All other anomalies were considered minor (eg, small atrial septal defect closing spontaneously). VACTERL association was defined according to Solomon et al 20. Prematurity was defined as a gestational age <37 weeks.…”

Vacterl Association in A Newborn – A Rare Case Repor

“…Sometimes, renal anomalies are associated with ureteral and genitourinary anomalies. Limb anomalies are reported in approximately 40-55% patients and include absent radius, polydactyl and syndactyl [7] . About 20-30% of the patients with VACTERL association have a single umbilical artery.…”

VACTERL associations in children undergoing surgery for esophageal atresia and anorectal malformations: Implications for pediatric surgeons

“…They are a valuable resource for guiding the assessment of children born with one of these conditions and for performing prenatal and postnatal counseling of parents. At that present time, comprehensive guidelines for the assessment of children with suspected VACTERL association are available which include parameters for initial evaluation in all cases and selective subsequent investigation [14]. With further insight into the patterns of the VACTERL associations, it may be possible to optimize the initial evaluation of these patients based on the presenting diagnoses.…”

“…criteria for VACTERL, the list of specific diagnoses included within this spectrum, and the optimal evaluation of children born with one or more apparent components remain debated [13][14][15].…”