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Annular Pancreas, Severe Tracheomalacia and Bronchomalacia in a Preterm Boy with Vacterl Association.

Authors :
Akdag A
Turgut A
Ceylan S
Kaya M
Source :
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) [Genet Couns] 2016; Vol. 27 (2), pp. 207-10.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

VACTERL association includes vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheao-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities. It is defined by the presence of at least three of these congenital malformations. The incidence has been estimated to be 1/10.000-1/40.000 live births. We report on a preterm infant with VACTERL presentin with respiratory complicatons due to the presence of severe tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia. He also had an annular pancreas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1015-8146
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29485824