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Annular Pancreas, Severe Tracheomalacia and Bronchomalacia in a Preterm Boy with Vacterl Association.
- Source :
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Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) [Genet Couns] 2016; Vol. 27 (2), pp. 207-10. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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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.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Male
Anal Canal abnormalities
Bronchomalacia etiology
Esophagus abnormalities
Heart Defects, Congenital complications
Kidney abnormalities
Limb Deformities, Congenital complications
Pancreas abnormalities
Pancreatic Diseases etiology
Spine abnormalities
Trachea abnormalities
Tracheomalacia etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1015-8146
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29485824