Vater Association: Analysis of Growth and Development

Marilyn J. Bull; Carolyn Q. Bryson; Jay Grosfeld; Richard L. Schreiner

doi:10.1055/s-2007-999908

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 1985; 2(1): 35-38
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999908

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Vater Association: Analysis of Growth and Development

Marilyn J. Bull, Carolyn Q. Bryson, Jay Grosfeld, Richard L. Schreiner

Departments of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Pediatric Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, and James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The growth and development of 15 patients with VATER association were prospectively followed for 1-4 years. Prenatal growth retardation was frequent but at least 50% of children with early growth deficiency demonstratred long-term catch-up growth.

Mental development was normal in 12 of 15 children but 8 of 13 children had delayed motor skill development. Early postnatal growth deficiency was an indicator of children at risk for developmental problems.

Parents should be reassured that most children with VATER association display normal development.

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