Table 2 Frequency of non-VACTERL-type abnormalities in 15 patients with VACTERL association and in 10 patients with EA according to de Jong criteria[18]
From: Esophageal atresia in newborns: a wide spectrum from the isolated forms to a full VACTERL phenotype?
Non-VACTERL-type anomalies | de Jong et al. VACTERL patients | Palermo NICU VACTERL patients | Palermo NICU EA patients |
|---|---|---|---|
(≥ 3 anomalies) | (≥ 3 anomalies) | (< 3 anomalies) | |
Number of patients | 90 | 15 | 10 |
% cases with associated anomalies | 70% | 60% | 70% |
Single umbilical artery | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Duodenal atresia/stenosis | 8,90% | 6,6% | 20% |
Cleft lip and palate | 4,40% | 13,3% | 0 |
Genital anomalies | 7,80% | 13,3% | 0 |
Respiratory system anomalies | 13,30% | 6,6% | 10% |
Vascular anomalies | 7,70% | 6,6% | 20% |
Nervous system anomalies | 11,10% | 20% | 10% |
Anomalies of toes | 10% | 13,3% | 20% |
Lower limb anomalies | 16,7% | 6,6% | 0% |
Hypothyroidism | 0% | 0% | 20% |