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Connor K Groff1, Chioma G Obinero, Alfredo Cepeda
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX.
Introduction:
Radiographs (XRs), computed tomography (CT) scans, and cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans are utilized for assessment of secondary alveolar bone graft (SABG) in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). However, the optimal choice for imaging modality remains unclear. This study compares the image fidelity and safety profile for XR, CT, and CBCT in the assessment of patients with CLP who have undergone SABG.
Methods:
Articles from MEDLINE and Elsevier Embase were screened. The primary outcome was graft success rate. Secondary outcomes were percent-by-volume of graft maintained and patient safety, defined by radiation exposure. A random effects model was used to calculate the pooled outcomes for each imaging modality. Chi-squared analysis was used to compare pooled outcomes between different imaging modalities.
Results:
Of the 149 articles identified initially, 14 were included. Computed tomography exhibited a significantly higher image fidelity demonstrated by a lower graft success rate (62.0%) compared with both XR (72.6%, P<0.01) and CBCT (69.8%, P<0.01). Cone-beam CT had the lowest reported percent-by-volume of graft maintained (32.1%). Computed tomography had a higher mean radiation dosage (39.7 milligray) than what has been reported for both XR and CBCT.
Conclusion:
Computed tomography demonstrated lower graft success rates than both XR and CBCT, possibly indicating a higher image fidelity. However, compared with CBCT, CT may have a higher radiation exposure. Randomized trials and longitudinal studies are necessary to perform a direct comparison between CT and CBCT and to correlate the image fidelity of these modalities with clinical outcomes.
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