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Craniofacial anthropometry in a Turkish population.

Cem Evereklioglu1, Selim Doganay, Hamdi Er

  • 1Ophthalmology, Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey. evereklioglu@hotmail.com.

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
|March 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study establishes anthropometric norms for Turkish subjects aged 7-40, revealing significant sex-based variations in craniofacial measurements. These findings aid in identifying craniofacial syndromes and planning surgical interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Anthropometry
  • Craniofacial anatomy
  • Human variation

Background:

  • Accurate anthropometric data is crucial for diagnosing craniofacial abnormalities.
  • Existing data may not reflect specific demographic variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative anthropometric values for Turkish individuals.
  • To analyze variations in craniofacial measurements by age and sex.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 3,448 Turkish subjects (1852 male, 1596 female) aged 7-40 years.
  • Measurements included fronto-occipital circumference, canthal distances, and interpupillary distances.
  • Subjects were grouped by age (7-15, 16-25, 26-40) and analyzed in nine subgroups.

Main Results:

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  • Males exhibited significantly wider fronto-occipital circumference and outer canthal distances than females across all age groups.
  • Interpupillary distances were generally wider in males, with differences increasing with age.
  • Turkish craniofacial measurements showed variations compared to other global populations.

Conclusions:

  • Significant age and sex-related variations exist in Turkish craniofacial anthropometry.
  • Normative data is essential for dysmorphologists in identifying craniofacial syndromes.
  • Patient comparisons should utilize age, sex, and race-specific standards.