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Prevalence of systemic conditions in an orthognathic surgery population: A 20-year single-center study
Jonas Ver Berne1, Constantinus Politis2, Joeri Meyns3
1OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Group Biomedical Sciences, Catholic University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium..
Objective:
To describe the prevalence and characteristics of patients with systemic conditions in an orthognathic surgery population.
Study Design:
A retrospective review was conducted of 1653 patients undergoing orthognathic surgery between 2001 and 2020. Patients were grouped per category of systemic condition and relevant information was retrieved from medical records. Clinical and perioperative characteristics were compared between patients with and without systemic conditions using χ2 tests and 95% confidence intervals. Age was compared using a cumulative logit model.
Results:
The proportion of patients with systemic conditions undergoing orthognathic surgery was 16% (272 of 1653 patients). Patients with systemic conditions were on average 6 years older than patients without systemic conditions (P < .001). Significant differences in age compared to healthy patients were found for endocrinological (12 years; 95% confidence interval [CI], 8-16 years), gastrointestinal (10 years; 95% CI, 3-18 years), pneumological (5 years; 95% CI, 2-13 years), and cardiovascular disorders (17 years; 95% CI, 12-21 years).
Conclusion:
Nearly 1 out of 6 patients undergoing orthognathic surgery has a systemic condition. Knowledge of the prevalence and characteristics of these patients creates awareness among surgeons and a foundation for future studies on perioperative management.
