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Anthropometrical measurements of the face in infants with bilateral clefts
B Antoszewski1, J Kruk-Jeromin
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Surgery, Medical University of Lódź, Poland.
Insights
Infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate show underdeveloped maxilla and mandible, along with increased nasal width before surgical repair. These facial differences highlight key developmental variations in affected newborns.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Pediatric plastic surgery
- Congenital anomalies
Background:
- Bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) are common congenital conditions affecting facial development.
- Early anthropometric assessment is crucial for understanding the craniofacial morphology in infants with BCLP.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comparative anthropometric analysis of facial measurements in infants with BCLP before surgical intervention.
- To identify specific craniofacial developmental differences in infants diagnosed with BCLP.
Main Methods:
- Anthropometric measurements of the face were performed on 21 infants (6-9 months) with BCLP.
- A control group of 30 healthy infants without facial defects was included for comparison.
- Nine distinct facial measurements were systematically recorded for each infant.
Main Results:
- Infants with BCLP exhibited significant underdevelopment of the maxilla and mandible compared to controls.
- A notable increase in nasal width was observed in the BCLP group.
- These findings indicate distinct craniofacial alterations associated with BCLP in early infancy.
Conclusions:
- BCLP is associated with specific maxillary and mandibular underdevelopment and increased nasal width.
- Pre-surgical anthropometric data provides valuable insights into the craniofacial characteristics of infants with BCLP.
- These findings can inform surgical planning and post-operative care strategies.
Abstract:
The anthropometric measurements of face were taken in 21 infants of 6-9 months (15 boys, 6 girls) with bilateral cleft lip, alveolus and palate, prior to surgery. The control group consisted of 30 normal infants, without facial defects. In each child 9 measurements were performed. The comparative analysis revealed an underdevelopment of maxilla and mandible and an increase in nasal width in children with bilateral cleft lip and palate.