Oesophageal atresia may occur as a pa of VACTERAL group of anomalies. What does `TE' stand for?: (A) Tetralogy of Fallot, (B) Thoracic empyema, (C) Tracheo-oesophageal fistula, (D) Talipes equinovarus
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Tracheo-oesophageal fistulaVACTERL association is a disorder that affects many body systems. VACTERL stands for :V:Veebral defectsA:Anal atresiaC:Cardiac defectsTE:Tracheo-Esophageal fistulaR:Renal anomalies,L:Limb abnormalities.People diagnosed withVACTERL association typically have at least three of these characteristic features.