VACTERL association describes a combination of certain fetal defects. Prenatal ultrasound can identify these anomalies and can suggest prognosis in most cases,depending on the severity of the defects. This article describes a case of multiple fetal anomalies discovered in utero,indicative of VACTERL association.
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