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Long overlooked: Adult VACTERL association unmasked by a large patent ductus arteriosus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: VACTERL associations are typically diagnosed in neonates and infants, with adult presentations being rare. This case report presents an adult patient diagnosed with VACTERL association following the discovery of a significant patent ductus arteriosus.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.050

Authors: Aravindharaj Tamilselvan, Machaiah Kallumadanda Mohan

Institutions: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Language: English

Topic: Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600