Table 1.
VACTERL-type defects observed in 15 newborns with esophageal atresia
| Defect | N. of patients | % |
|---|---|---|
| VERTEBRAL |
10 |
66,6 |
| - Vertebral anomalies |
8 |
53,3 |
| - Rib anomalies |
6 |
40 |
| ANAL |
7 |
46,6 |
| - Anal atresia/stenosis |
5 |
33,3 |
| - Abnormal placement of anus |
2 |
13,3 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR |
11 |
73,3 |
| - Atrial septum defect |
2 |
13,3 |
| - Ventricular septum defect |
5 |
33,3 |
| - Tetralogy of Fallot |
3 |
20 |
| - Aortic arch defects |
4 |
26,6 |
| - Patent ductus arteriosus |
3 |
20 |
| RENAL |
3 |
20 |
| - Renal agenesis |
1 |
6,6 |
| - Ectopic kidney |
1 |
6,6 |
| - Kidney malformation |
1 |
6,6 |
| LIMB |
6 |
40 |
| - Radius/ulna anomalies |
3 |
20 |
| - Thumb anomalies | 3 | 20 |