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Hamza Parvez Siddiqui1, Karthik Sennimalai2, Madhanraj Selvaraj3
1College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Abstract:
ObjectiveThis review aimed to analyze the size and morphology of the Sella Turcica (ST) in 2-dimensional cephalometric radiographs of individuals with non-syndromic cleft lip and or palate (CLP/CP) compared with non-cleft individuals.MethodsA comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases was conducted without language and date restrictions until October 12, 2024. Studies were included that assessed ST dimensions in lateral cephalograms and compared the patients with non-syndromic CLP or CP and non-cleft individuals. The studies' quality assessment was assessed using the JBI case-control guidelines and the Anatomical Quality Assurance checklist. Quantitative analysis was performed using the random-effects meta-analysis model. The GRADE approach was employed to evaluate the certainty of evidence.ResultsOut of 1087 studies, 10 met the inclusion criteria, and 6 were included in the quantitative analysis. Of all, 7 studies were rated moderate, 2 low, and 1 high quality. Unilateral CLP (UCLP) cohort showed statistically significant smaller dimensions for length (MD = -1.22; 95% CI: -2.21, -0.24), depth (MD = -0.65; 95% CI: -1.41, -0.11), and area (MD = -4.75; 95% CI: -7.22, -2.28) and the odds of ST bridging were more than twice compared to non-cleft control. No significant differences were observed in ST dimensions in bilateral CLP versus non-Cleft and UCLP.ConclusionThe evidence of differences in ST dimensions between non-cleft individuals and patients with UCLP is weak, owing to a greater risk of bias resulting from inadequate reporting of design variability, participant demographics, and measurement methods. Future studies with better methodology and larger sample sizes are needed.
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