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VACTERL association is a disorder that affects many body systems. VACTERL stands for vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities. People diagnosed with VACTERL association typically have at least three of these characteristic features. Affected individuals may have additional abnormalities that are not among the characteristic features of VACTERL association.
VACTERL association is a complex condition that may have different causes in different people. In some people, the condition is likely caused by the interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors. Some possible genetic and environmental influences have been identified and are being studied.
VACTERL association occurs in 1 in 10,000 to 40,000 newborns.
Most cases of VACTERL association are sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the condition in their family. Rarely, families have multiple people affected with VACTERL association. A few affected individuals have family members with one or two features, but not enough signs to be diagnosed with the condition. In these families, the features of VACTERL association often do not have a clear pattern of inheritance. Multiple genetic and environmental factors likely play a part in determining the risk of developing this condition and how severe the condition will be in an individual.
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Medical Genetics - 25 Michigan St NE
Paul Mark is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Mark is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses VACTERL Association, Peters Plus Syndrome, Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6, and Chromosome 21q Deletion. Dr. Mark is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics.
Hira Ahmad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ahmad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, VACTERL Association, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.
St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue
. Dr. Beres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Beres is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Published Date: December 01, 2011
Published By: National Institutes of Health