Which is one of the seven physical anomalies referred to in the VACTERL association or syndrome?
a. Lateral gastric fistula
b. Aortic deficiency
c. Cardiac anomaly
d. Retinal detachment
ANS: C
VACTERL stands for vertebral defect, anal malformation, cardiac anomaly, tracheoesophageal fistula, esophageal fistula, renal anomaly, limb defect. The presence of three or more physical anomalies is referred to as the VACTERL association or syndrome.
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