This is the acronym of birth defects which occur together sufficiently frequently to warrant consideration as a an entity in itself.
The VATER acronym signifies:
At least three of the components of VATER must be present in order to make a diagnosis. Also commonly associated are cardiac malformations and digital anomalies such as polydactyly, syndactyly and abnormal thumbs.
Many of these patients are afflicted by additional anomalies leading to the VACTERLS association:
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