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Condition
VATER/VACTERL Syndrome
VATER/VACTERL syndrome is a congenital disorder with at least three irregularities occurring together. VACTERL stands for Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheal, Esophageal, Renal (kidney) and Limb abnormalities.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Patient Story
A Story of Resilience: Silas Shares Journey With VACTERL Association
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Silas-Shares-Journey-with-VACTERL-AssociationEight-year-old Silas has been coming to Shriners Children’s Northern California for the past three years because he was born with VACTERL association.
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Specialty
Colorectal & Gastrointestinal (GI) Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Colorectal-and-GastrointestinalShriners Children's provides compassionate care for children with bowel disorders and digestive system issues.
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Event
Monthly Mugs – Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2024/12/Monthly-Mugs-Understanding-Ehlers-Danlos-SyndromeDuring this presentation, Dr. Vara will discuss diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/ChicagoPediatric specialty care for children throughout Illinois and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/SpokanePediatric specialty care for children throughout Washington and beyond
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