Three-dimensional CT evaluation of oculoauriculovertebral spectrum patients use of Katsumata’s asymmetry index

AimTo utilize three‐dimensional (3D) geometric morphometry for visualization of the level of facial asymmetry in patients with the oculo‐auriculo‐vertebral spectrum (OAVS).Materials and MethodsThree‐dimensional facial scans of 25 Czech patients with OAVS were processed. The patients were divided into subgroups according to Pruzansky classification. For 13 of them, second 3D facial scans were obtained. The 3D facial scans were processed using geometric morphometry. Soft tissue facial asymmetry in the sagittal plane and its changes in two time spots were visualized using colour‐coded maps with a thermometre‐like scale.ResultsIndividual facial asymmetry was visualized in all patients as well as the mean facial asymmetry for every Pruzansky subgroup. The mean colour‐coded maps of type I and type IIA subgroups showed no differences in facial asymmetry, more pronounced asymmetry in the middle and the lower facial third was found between type IIA and type IIB (maximum 1.5 mm) and between type IIB and type III (maximum 2 mm). The degree of intensity facial asymmetry in affected middle and lower facial thirds did not change distinctly during the two time spots in all subgroups.ConclusionsThe 3D geometric morphometry in OAVS patients could be a useful tool for objective facial asymmetry assessment in patients with OAVS. The calculated colour‐coded maps are illustrative and useful for clinical evaluation.

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Three-dimensional CT evaluation of oculoauriculovertebral spectrum patients use of Katsumata’s asymmetry index

Abstract: Katsumata's asymmetry index can yield well-structured and illustrative views of landmark distribution, thus, suitably allowing for qualitative asymmetry evaluation of OAVS cases and identification of the skeletal regions involved.

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Using three‐dimensional geometric morphometry for facial analysis in patients with the oculo‐auriculo‐vertebral spectrum

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