THIRD EDITION
Factsheet
Condition:
VATER association
Inheritance:
Multifactorial
Genetic Etiology:
Unknown
Frequency:
Rare
Clinical features:
VATER (sometimes expanded to ‘VACTERL') is an acronym for major anomalies, including vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac defect, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb anomalies.
Management:
Surgery for correctable congenital anomalies; supportive care
Genetic counseling:
Low risk of recurrence, with counseling based on empirical data