VACTERL ASSOCIATION
The article discusses the diagnosis and epidemiology of VATER (VACTERL) syndrome, which includes multiple malformations: defects in the spine, vascular defects, anal atresia, tracheoesophageal ﬁ stula and atresia of the esophagus, anomalies of the radius and kidneys, as well as heart and limb defects. The syndrome occurs with a frequency of 1: 10,000 to 1: 40,000 newborns.The components of the syndrome are discussed in details. The clinical case of VACTERL syndrome in combination with agenesis of the right lung was analyzed. A positive effect of corrective surgical interventions and rehabilitation measures for defects associated with VACTERL syndrome was noted, however the condition of the child and prognosis are largely due to another defect - agenesis of the right lung