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Three Dimensional Assessment of the Pharyngeal Airway in Individuals with Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate

Abstract

Introduction: Children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) are known to have airway problems. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is frequently used in surgery treatment planning in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare 3D the pharyngeal airway volumes of cleft palate patients with normal individuals using CBCT

Materials and methods: The sample group included 30individuals (15 with cleft lip and palate subjects and 15healthy subjects). The pharyngeal airway was three-dimensionally assessed, segmented and their volume was calculated. The differences between the control and cleft groups were calculated using ANOVA.

Results: No statistically significant Individuals with CLP did not exhibit a total airway volume smaller than the non-CLP controls.

Conclusion: 3D imaging using CBCT and Romexis software is reliable for pharyngeal airway volume. The present study showed that the pharyngeal airway is not compromised in CLP individuals.

Ruxandra Vatav*

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