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Welcome to the VACTERL Association Support Group |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 06 January 2008 |
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 The VACTERL Association Support Group is a support group dedicated to helping families affected by VACTERL/VATER Association based in the UK. Why not visit our online forum for help and support, as well as talk to other people connected through VACTERL.
Aims of the support group are:-
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 November 2009 )
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What is imperforate anus? |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 06 January 2008 |
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Imperforate anus is the absence of a normal anal opening. The diagnosis is usually made shortly after birth by a routine physical examination. Imperforate anus occurs in about 1 in 5000 births and its cause is unknown.
Children who have imperforate anus may also have other congenital anomalies. The acronym VACTERL describes the associated problems that infants with imperforate anus may have: Vertebral defects, anal atresia, Cardiac anomalies, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Esophageal atresia, Renal anomalies, and Limb anomalies. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 April 2009 )
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Written by Neale
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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 |
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We are now on Facebook, please come along and join us there!
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VACTERL Association Support Group |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 October 2009 )
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