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Also known as: VATER, VATER association, VACTERL association.
VATER syndrome refers to several birth defects that frequently occur in conjunction with one another. The letters stand for the areas of the body impacted by these defects:
The causes of this condition are not entirely clear. There appears to be some genetic involvement with VATER syndrome. Women with diabetes are also at a greater risk of having babies with VATER syndrome.
Symptoms can include:
Other problems with the heart, arms or legs can also occur.
Treatments for the syndrome are often multiple and varied depending on the areas of the body that are affected. They might include physical therapy, occupational therapy, medications and surgery.
Reviewed by: Stephen Graham George Jr., MD
This page was last updated on: September 02, 2025 02:01 PM
Our clinical geneticists and genetic counselors at Nicklaus Children's Hospital evaluate children with developmental delays, unusual facial features, metabolic disorders, seizures, craniofacial anomalies and failure to thrive.
Jarcho-Levin syndrome is a disorder that causes problems with the bones of the spine and ribs.
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