What is VATER syndrome?
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:
- Vertebrae
- Anus
- Trachea
- Esophagus
- Renal (or kidneys)
Reviewed by: Stephen Graham George Jr., MD
This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM
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