VACTERL Association in Screened Patients with Esophageal Atresia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Comprehensive VACTERL screening is crucial in children with esophageal atresia (EA), as undetected anomalies can delay diagnosis and treatments for these problems. Screening practices vary widely in the literature, however. This study aimed to assess the proportion of EA patients receiving comprehensive VACTERL screening, examine screening changes over time and determine the prevalence of additional anomalies, VACTERL association and genetic diagnoses.