Revision of the VACTERL Acronym for the Screening of Gynecologic/Genitourinary Anomalies in Patients With Anorectal Malformations
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This article examines potential gaps in the VACTERL acronym used to screen for associated anomalies in patients with anorectal malformations, specifically focusing on whether gynecologic and genitourinary abnormalities are adequately captured. The authors propose revisions to improve systematic screening and prevent missed diagnoses in this patient population.
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- Traditional VACTERL screening may systematically miss gynecologic/genitourinary anomalies in anorectal malformation patients
- Entrenched medical mnemonics can perpetuate diagnostic blind spots across generations of clinicians
- Revision of established screening protocols is necessary when evidence reveals systematic gaps in patient evaluation
- Anorectal malformations require comprehensive genitourinary assessment beyond standard VACTERL criteria
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Revision of the VACTERL Acronym for the Screening of Gynecologic/Genitourinary Anomalies in Patients With Anorectal Malformations. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-07-23. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8913?via_space=staycurrentmd
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