VACTERL-H syndrome

VACTERL is an acronym for a combination of congenital malformations of the vertebrae, anus, cardiac tissue, trachea, oesophagus, renal tissue and limbs. This report describes the case of a preterm infant who was diagnosed with VACTERL associated with hydrocephalus (VACTERL-H). The features of VACTERL/VACTERL-H and the basic principles of diagnosis and management at birth are reviewed.