Healthcare use and direct medical costs in a cleft lip and palate population: an analysis of observed and protocolized care and costs

Apon, I.; van Leeuwen, N.; Polinder, S.; Versnel, S.L.; Wolvius, E.B.; Koudstaal, M.J.

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2023.08.007

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Diagnostic Methods for the Prenatal Detection of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review

Baeza-Pagador,

Tejero-Martínez,

Salom-Alonso

et al. 2024

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Background: Accurate prenatal diagnosis of cleft lip and palate is essential to discuss severity prediction, perform appropriate parental counseling, and, at last, establish long-term treatment planning. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the accuracy of various imaging techniques for the prenatal diagnosis of cleft lip and palate, assess the pregnancy phase for orofacial clefts diagnosis, and study the different cleft types in terms of diagnostic methods, timing, and predictability. Methods: A search of the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify potentially relevant studies published until January 2024. The quality of the selected articles was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale for methodological quality assessment of cohort studies and the QUADAS-2 scale for diagnostic test studies. Results: A total of 18 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. The findings of this review indicate that the majority of studies showed improved diagnostic accuracy when supplementary techniques, such as 3D ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging, were added to 2D ultrasound. Conclusions: The implementation of magnetic resonance imaging as a standard procedure could significantly improve the precision of diagnosing cleft lip and palate. Therefore, the diagnostic technique used will play a crucial role in the accuracy of the diagnosis.

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