Distribution and morphological pattern of clefts in the craniofacial region seen in a sub‐Saharan tertiary hospital

Olusanya, Adeola Adenike; Michael, A.I.; Olawoye, OA; Akinmoladun, VI; Ademola, Subulade A.; Iyun, AO; Oluwatosin, Odunayo M

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“…Kalantar-Hormozi et al 17 in Iran reported an average of 8 patients with rare facial clefts per year. Number of rare facial clefts in Nigeria was 2.1 to 6.8 cases per year 18,19 . The largest report of the West was from the Netherlands where van der Elzen et al 20 reported a total of 123 patients in 40 years (2.1 cases per year).…”

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Children With Non-Cleft Lip/Palate Craniofacial Anomalies

Sawasdipanich

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Rojvachiranonda

et al. 2021

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Non-cleft craniofacial anomalies are not as common as cleft lip and palate but resultant disability can be very severe. Although there are epidemiological studies of the clefts in the medical literature, the non-cleft group is still not well known. This study was to examine the epidemiological characteristics of the non-cleft craniofacial anomalies. Patients younger than 18 years old were included during a 1-year period. Patient information was retrieved from medical records and a questionnaire filled by primary caregivers.There were 139 patients included in the study with an average age of 6 years and 7 months (4-194 months). Fifty-eight percent were male, 56% were first-born children, whereas 61.9% had siblings. Family history was positive in 6.5%. Almost all patients were in age-appropriate educational levels. Using Whitaker classification, Synostoses was the most common at 48.9%, followed by Unclassified, Clefts, Neoplasia-Hyperplasia, and Atrophy-Hypoplasia. Their anomalies were mostly detected at the regional hospitals. Outpatient visits throughout the course ranged from 1 to 100. Eighty-two percent of patients had at least 1 hospitalization, whereas 78% experienced at least 1 surgical treatment.Generally, non-cleft craniofacial anomalies were nonfamilial. We found a wide variety of anomalies. Patients were from all regions of the country. Their geographical location did not prevent access to receiving proper care and education. Having a child with an anomaly did not discourage the family from having more descendants. Among the available classifications, the Whitaker system is easier for clinical use.

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