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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 cause of VATER syndrome is 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 of VATER syndrome include:
Other problems with the heart, arms or legs can also occur.
Treatments for VATER 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: May 22, 2023 02:33 PM
Jarcho-Levin syndrome is a disorder that causes problems with the bones of the spine and ribs.
If a baby is born without an anus (the opening at the end of the digestive tract), then this birth defect is known as an imperforated anus.
Any unusual physical feature or health problem that is present at the birth of a baby is known as a birth defect or a congenital anomaly.
Physical therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises, stretching and orthopedics in order to regain the mobility and function of their bodies.