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Facial clefting in Kuwait and England: a comparative study.

S Srivastava1, R L Bang

  • 1West Midlands Regional Plastic and Jaw Surgery Unit, Wordsley Hospital, Stourbridge, West Midlands.

British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1990
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Summary

Facial cleft patterns were similar in Arab and Caucasian children, despite environmental differences. However, cleft lip and palate incidence increased in the West Midlands since 1953.

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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Facial clefts, including cleft lip and palate (CL/P), are common congenital anomalies.
  • Previous studies have explored variations in clefting patterns across different populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the patterns of facial clefting in Arab children in Kuwait and white Caucasian children in the West Midlands.
  • To assess changes in the incidence of cleft lip and palate (CL/P and CP) in the West Midlands.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of new facial cleft cases from January 1985 to December 1987.
  • Inclusion of 234 Arab children from Kuwait and 181 white Caucasian children from the West Midlands.
  • Calculation of cleft incidence rates for both regions.

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Main Results:

  • The pattern of facial clefting showed remarkable similarity between the Arab and Caucasian groups.
  • An increase in the incidence of cleft lip and palate (CL/P and CP) was observed in the West Midlands compared to a 1953 study.
  • Environmental and racial differences did not significantly alter the observed clefting patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Facial clefting patterns are consistent across diverse populations, suggesting common underlying etiological factors.
  • The rising incidence of CL/P in the West Midlands warrants further investigation into potential contributing factors.
  • This study highlights the importance of ongoing surveillance for congenital anomalies.