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Regional Anesthesia Challenges in a Pregnant Patient with VACTERL Association: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: VACTERL (V: Vertebral anomalies, A: Anal malformation, C: Cardiac defect, TE: Tracheoesophageal malformation, R: Renal anomalies, L: Limb anomalies) is a cluster of congenital malformations. It is a rare association with sporadic and non-random occurrence where multiple organs are affected due to developmental defect during blastogenesis (2-4 weeks of gestation), where abnormal structures are derived from the embryonic mesoderm. Multiple environmental and genetic factors have been implicated. We report the successful management of a patient with VACTERL association born to a mother through an emergency cesarean section due to fetal distress.

Source: International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research

DOI: 10.29328/journal.ijcar.1001027

Authors: Uzma Khanam, DR Abid, Bhagyashri V Kumbar

Institution: S Nijalingappa Medical College and HSK Hospital & Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408991189

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