VACTERL association

Case contributed by Akm Rahman
Diagnosis probable
x-ray

Chest and abdomen AP view demonstrated blind proximal esophageal pouch with coiling of an enteric tube in the pouch, Air in the bowel suggests a possible tracheoesophageal fistula. Cardiomegaly. Cerebral anomalies.

Crosstable table lateral view was also performed to see the bowel gas shadow to evaluate anorectal malformation.

Case Discussion

The above findings suggest a VACTERL association of the case.

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