Oesophageal atresia may occur as a pa of VACTERAL group of anomalies. What does `TE' stand for?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Tracheo-oesophageal fistulaVACTERL association is a disorder that affects many body systems. VACTERL stands for :V:Veebral defectsA:Anal atresiaC:Cardiac defectsTE:Tracheo-Esophageal fistulaR:Renal anomalies,L:Limb abnormalities.People diagnosed withVACTERL association typically have at least three of these characteristic features.
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracic empyema
Tracheo-oesophageal fistula
Talipes equinovarus