Expansion of the core features of VACTERL association to include genital anomalies
Laura T. Forero,
Riley Henderson,
Carolina Galarreta
et al.
Abstract:Genital anomalies have been reported with VACTERL association but not considered a core feature. Acute and chronic complications stemming from unrecognized genital anomalies have been reported in adolescents and young adults with VACTERL association. We sought to determine the frequency and severity of genital anomalies in VACTERL patients and identify which core features were more frequently associated with genital anomalies. A retrospective chart review from January 2010 to October 2021 identified 211 patien… Show more
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