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Craniofacial Morphology in Patients with Velocardiofacial Syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: patients with velocardiofacial syndrome presented morphological differences compared to individuals without morphofunctional alterations, which might be considered in the evaluation of patients with suspected diagnosis of the syndrome, as well as for the establishment of treatment protocols adequate to their needs. The present findings did not support the hypothesis of differences in pharyngeal dimensions mentioned by other authors, suggesting that the velopharyngeal insufficiency in these patients may be caused by functional alterations, rather than by anatomical differences. Key words: 22q11 deletion; Cephal...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 19, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dalben G, Richieri-Costa A, Taveira LA Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Hypodontia in Beare-Stevenson Syndrome: An Example of Dental Anomalies in FGFR-related Craniosynostosis Syndromes.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a new case of Beare-Stevenson syndrome characterized by cutis gyrata, craniosynostosis, acanthosis nigricans, ear defects, a prominent umbilical stump and midface hypoplasia. He had dental findings of natal teeth and hypodontia of the primary and permanent teeth. This is the second patient with BSS syndrome to be reported with hypodontia and natal teeth; the first patient was described by Beare in 1969. We review the current literature to investigate the relation between dental anomalies and FGFR-related mutations in Beare-Stevenson syndrome and other craniosynostosis syndromes such as Apert, Crouzon and Pfeiffer...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 19, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tao YC, Slavotinek A, Vargervik K, Oberoi S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Tooth Abnormalities of Number and Position in the Permanent Dentition of Patients with Complete Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Patients with cleft lip and palate presented high prevalence of hypodontia and supernumerary teeth. The prevailing characteristics of their location may suggest the presence of a similar genetic component for the occurrence of hypodontia and cleft. Key words: cleft lip, cleft palate, hypodontia, supernumerary. PMID: 19860521 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tereza G, Carrara C, Costa B Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Clinical Features of the Microform Cleft Lip and The Ultrastructural Characteristics of the Orbicularis Oris Muscle.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The typical gross morphology of the microform cleft lip is a surface manifestation of muscular defect, and the disruption of the muscle further extends down to the ultrastructural level. The clinical features, taken together with the ultrastructural defects of the musculature, might help with a more precise delineation of the microform cleft lip, and provide better understanding of cleft lip in general. Key words: Microform cleft lip; Orbicularis oris; Ultrastructure of cleft lip muscle. PMID: 19860522 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kim E, Khang S, Lee T, Kim TG Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome: A Case Report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a young girl with clinical features of Saethre-Chotzen syndrome who has a previously undescribed sequence variant in the TWIST1 gene, corresponding to p.R191M. The location of the altered amino acid in the Twist-box of TWIST1, the high conservation of this amino acid between different species, and the phenotype of the child all support a pathogenic role for this novel TWIST1 sequence alteration. KEY WORDS: Saethre-chotzen syndrome, craniosynostosis, TWIST1, mutation, deletion. PMID: 19860490 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pena W, Slavotinek A, Oberoi S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

The effects of hyperbaric oxygen on tooth movement into the regenerated area after distraction osteogenesis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Applying HBO to tooth movement into a distracted area appears to accelerate ossification and vascularization of regenerated bone in the distracted area. Key words: tooth movement, distraction osteogenesis, hyperbaric oxygen, regenerated bone, beagle dog. PMID: 19860529 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Inokuchi T, Kawamoto T, Aoki K, Aoki A, Nagahama K, Baba Y, Suzuki S, Shibayama M, Mano Y, Ohya K, Moriyama K Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Craniofacial morphology in children of mothers with the m.3243A>G mutation in mitochondrial DNA.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Differences were found in craniofacial structures between the children of mothers with m.3243A>G and unaffected children. Differences in the upper incisor inclination, mandibular symphysis width and lower posterior face height suggest an altered mandibular growth pattern in the subjects. In addition, the children had cranial aberrations such as larger frontal sinuses and the thicker frontal bone. Key words: craniofacial growth, MELAS, cephalometry, mandibular growth pattern. PMID: 19860506 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pihlajaniemi T, Pirttiniemi P, Uusimaa J, Majamaa K Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Psychosocial Adjustment in Children and Adolescents with a Craniofacial Anomaly: Diagnosis-Specific Patterns.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Specific patterns of strengths and weaknesses in psychosocial adjustment may vary by CFA diagnosis. Replication of these findings, with extension to other CFA diagnoses, is warranted. Key Words: psychosocial adjustment, children, adolescents. PMID: 19860517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Snyder H, Pope A Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Effects of velopharyngeal dysfunction on middle ear of repaired cleft palate patients.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study will assess velopharyngeal muscle adequacy after palatoplasty through videonasoendoscopy and verify if there is a correlation with otological status. Design: transversal study. Setting: otorhinolaryngology and cleft palate outpatient service of HCPA, Porto Alegre, Brazil. Patients: seventy three patients with cleft palate or cleft lip and palate between the ages of six and 12 who had already undergone palatoplasty. Interventions: videonasoendoscopy for evaluation of velopharyngeal function and videotoscopy to assess middle ear status. Main Outcome Measures: severity scale for videonasoendoscopic and videotoscopi...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: da Silva D, Collares MV, da Costa S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

A Case of Congenitally Absent Left Internal Carotid Artery: Vascular Malformations in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a clinical case report in detail of this unique 22q11.2 deletion associated finding. Key Words: 22q11deletion syndrome, velocardiofacial syndrome, internal carotid artery agenesis, vascular anomaly. PMID: 19860531 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Johnson M, Gentry L, Rice G, Mount D Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Robin Sequence: Clearing Nosologic Confusion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study confirms that nosologic confusion is widespread with regard to defining Robin sequence. This has implications for evaluating Robin sequence, giving advise about the prognosis and for genetic counselling, and for refining treatment options. Keywords: Robin sequence, Pierre Robin syndrome, glossoptosis, micrognathia, cleft palate and airway compromise. PMID: 19860499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 8, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Breugem C, Courtemanche D Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Parental Perspectives of Children Born with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Qualitative Assessment of Suggestions for Healthcare Improvements and Interventions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although parents of children with CL/P were for the most part satisfied with their children's care, the parents who were interviewed for this study suggested attainable changes that may result in more constructive and positive parent involvement as integral members of the craniofacial team. KeyWords: cleft lip, cleft palate, infants, parent education, craniofacial team, interventions, quality improvement. PMID: 19860519 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 6, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Knapke S, Bender P, Prows C, Schultz J, Saal H Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Cleft Palate Obturation with Brånemark Protocol Implant-Supported Fixed Denture and Removable Obturator.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cleft Palate Obturation with Brånemark Protocol Implant-Supported Fixed Denture and Removable Obturator. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2009 Sep 30;:1 Authors: Lopes J, Pinto JH, Almeida AL, Lopes M, Dalben G A 41-year-old man with cleft palate presented with a wide dehiscence and missing teeth. Six implants had been placed for fabrication of an overdenture, which was unsatisfactory. A bar was waxed and cast for connection to the implants; semi-precision attachments were placed laterally for retention. A fixed partial denture was fabricated, and milled crowns were fabricated at the molar region to provide a gui...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - September 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lopes J, Pinto JH, Almeida AL, Lopes M, Dalben G Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Prenatal diagnosis of craniomaxillofacial malformations: a characterization of phenotypes in trisomies 13, 18 and 21 by ultrasound and pathology.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Facial anomalies are common in the major trisomies, and their prenatal sonographic identification should be improved. The above-mentioned facial anomalies provide sufficient reason to consider performing cytogenic evaluation. Keywords: facial malformations, fetal aneuploidy, prenatal sonography, trisomy. PMID: 19860526 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - September 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ettema AM, Wenghoefer M, Hansmann M, Carels C, Borstlap W, Berge S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Quantitative Measurement of Symmetry From Photographs Following Surgery for Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A computer based program is presented to be used with digitised frontal and basal photographs. SymNose enables the user to quantify asymmetry of the front view of the lip and nose, and of the nose from the base view, using the area of mismatch of one side reflected over the other. There is a facility to transfer results to a spreadsheet. The program is simple and quick to use and runs on Apple Mackintosh OS 10.4 or later, power and intel based systems. The outline of a feature can be drawn using the mouse, or digitising pad. The program together with Help files are available from the authors. Key words. unilateral clef...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - September 24, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pigott R, Pigott B Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Filipino Explanatory Models of Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: By eliciting patients' explanations for CL+P and comparing these with their own, clinicians can find commonalities between divergent explanations and use these as a starting point from which to improve health outcomes. Findings from this study will be used to guide the design of health campaigns regarding CL+P in the Philippines. Keywords: cleft lip, cleft palate, ethnography, culture, explanatory models, Philippines. PMID: 19860507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - September 2, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Daack-Hirsch S, Gamboa H Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

A longitudinal three-center study of dental arch relationship in patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Despite different treatment protocols, dental arch relationships in the three centers were comparable in final score at age 9 and 12. Delaying hard palate closure and employing infant orthopedics did not appear advantageous in the long run. Premaxillary osteotomy employed in center B appeared to be associated with less favorable development of dental arch relationship between 9 and 12 years. Key words: Cleft Palate; Treatment outcome; BCLP. PMID: 19827863 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - September 1, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bartzela T, Katsaros C, Shaw W, Rønning E, Rizell S, Bronkhorst E, Okada Ozawa T, Pinheiro F, Dominguez-Gonzalez S, Hagberg C, Semb G, Kuijpers-Jagtman A Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Three-dimensional morphology of the palate in patients with bilateral complete cleft lip and palate at the stage of permanent dentition.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: BCLPc subjects exhibited narrow, low, and flat palate. Palate size and shape differences indicate a substantial reduction of the space for the tongue. PMID: 19697468 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Smahel Z, Velemínská J, Trefný P, Müllerová Z Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Dentoskeletal effects of maxillary protraction in cleft patients with repetitive weekly protocol of alternate rapid maxillary expansions and constrictions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There was no significant difference between the groups in evaluation time. PMID: 19642763 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: da Luz Vieira G, de Menezes LM, de Lima EM, Rizzatto S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

A survey of cleft team patient experience in obtaining dental care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We report an 84.8% regular checkup rate among our study population and a significantly different reported experience in obtaining care depending on insurance type. The reasons underlying the differences between privately insured patients and Medicaid patients appear multifactorial. PMID: 19642764 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Becker DB, Lee F, Hill S, Nissen R, Huebener D, Scheve S, Gordon S, Kane AA Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Esthetic analysis of gingival components of smile and degree of satisfaction in individuals with cleft lip and palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Evaluation and knowledge of the soft tissue characteristics is extremely important for successful rehabilitation. The esthetic values and degree of patient satisfaction are essential for treatment success, since smile reconstruction should be esthetically pleasant to the patient. PMID: 19642765 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Esper LA, Sbrana MC, Ribeiro IW, de Siqueira EN, de Almeida AL Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Causal Attributions in Parents of Babies With a Cleft Lip and/or Palate and Their Association With Psychological Well-Being.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The high number of parents making an external attribution can be explained by causal attribution theory. However, the percentage of parents making no causal attribution was higher than seen in previous research. Surprisingly, no parents blamed others. The main hypothesis was tentatively accepted because there were significantly higher anxiety and stress scores in parents who self-blamed; although, depression scores were not significantly higher. PMID: 19642766 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nelson J, O'Leary C, Weinman J Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Maxillofacial aspects in malignant osteopetrosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Accurate diagnosis and careful therapeutic planning are important to avoid the secondary complications of the disease. PMID: 19642767 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: da Silva Santos PS, Esperidião AP, de Freitas RR Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Intraoral photographs for rating dental arch relationships in unilateral cleft lip and palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Intraoral photographs appear to be a viable alternative to the application of the Goslon Yardstick on dental casts. PMID: 19642768 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Liao YF, Huang CS, Lin IF Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Transport distraction osteogenesis for closing full-thickness calvarial defects in sheep.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: We conclude that transport distraction is an effective tool in closing full-thickness calvarial defects in adult sheep. Further investigation is needed before applying this promising technique in humans. PMID: 19642769 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Icekson M, Regev E, Neuman R, Margulis A Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Treatment outcome after one-stage repair in children with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate assessed with the goslon yardstick.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Dental arch relationship following one-stage repair was comparable with the results of the centers with the best outcome. PMID: 19642770 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fudalej P, Hortis-Dzierzbicka M, Obloj B, Miller-Drabikowska D, Dudkiewicz Z, Romanowska A Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Flexible laryngeal mask airway for cleft palate surgery in children: a randomized clinical trial on efficacy and safety.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: A flexible laryngeal airway mask is suitable for maintaining the airway and helps in smooth emergence in children undergoing palatoplasty. PMID: 19642771 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kundra P, Supraja N, Agrawal K, Ravishankar M Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Methodology for speech assessment in the scandcleft project-an international randomized clinical trial on palatal surgery: experiences from a pilot study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Pooling data of speakers of different languages in the same trial and comparing speech outcome across trials seems possible if the assessment of speech concerns consonants and is confined to speech units that are phonetically similar across languages. Agreed conventions and rules are important. A composite variable for perceptual assessment of velopharyngeal function during speech seems usable; whereas, the method for hypernasality evaluation requires further testing. PMID: 19642772 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lohmander A, Willadsen E, Persson C, Henningsson G, Bowden M, Hutters B Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Enamel defects in maxillary central incisors of infants with unilateral cleft lip.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The occurrence of enamel defects in deciduous maxillary central incisors of patients with unilateral cleft lip was 42.6%, mainly affecting the cleft side as to both number and severity. PMID: 19642773 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gomes AC, Neves LT, Gomide MR Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Coping with a cleft: psychosocial adjustment of adolescents with a cleft lip and palate and their parents.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The findings show little evidence of significant psychosocial adjustment difficulties for adolescents with a cleft or for their mothers. The concepts of adjustment, coping, satisfaction with appearance, and maternal mental health in this population are discussed. The results highlight the importance of timely interventions and seeking multiple perspectives in clinical management of a cleft. Questions are raised about the completion of self-report measures for future research in this population. PMID: 19642774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Berger ZE, Dalton LJ Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Dental development in children with growth hormone insensitivity syndrome: demirjian analysis of serial panoramic radiographs.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Treatment of growth hormone insensitivity syndrome with insulinlike growth factor-I appears to lead to an increase in dental maturation, particularly in younger patients. After 8 years all patients had achieved normal dental development. PMID: 19642775 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Campbell R, Weinshel R, Backeljauw P, Wilson S, Bean J, Shao M Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Gastroesophageal reflux in severe cases of robin sequence treated with nasopharyngeal intubation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The prevalence of abnormal gastroesophageal reflux is higher in infants with severe cases of Robin sequence than in normal infants. Nonsurgical procedures improved respiratory and feeding difficulties of most of these infants. PMID: 19642776 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marques IL, Monteiro LC, de Souza L, Bettiol H, Sassaki CH, de Assumpção Costa R Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Announcements.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Business information for readers.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Authors: PMID: 19642778 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Felt needs of parents who have a 0- to 3-month-old child with a cleft lip and palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The felt needs expressed in this study changed according to periods of time and mainly concerned feeding, speech problems, and surgery, as well as financial support. The needs of parents, particularly during the transitional period, should be considered as a provision of holistic care for patients with cleft lip and palate and their families. PMID: 19642744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chuacharoen R, Ritthagol W, Hunsrisakhun J, Nilmanat K Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Simultaneous harvesting of cancellous iliac bone for alveolar cleft closure and dermis for augmentation of median tubercle.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a technique performed in 61 patients for harvesting bone for the alveolar defect and dermis for augmentation of the median tubercle, taking both from the posterior iliac region. The advantages of the posterior approach are as follows: (1) the same donor site is used for cancellous bone and dermal graft and (2) the child's appearance is improved along with alveolar cleft grafting. PMID: 19642745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Steinbacher DM, Padwa BL, Mulliken JB Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Correlation between facial morphology and esthetics in patients with repaired complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although morphologic differences between the cleft and noncleft and between the best and worst groups were identified, the slight morphologic differences noted were not sufficient to explain the subjective esthetic evaluation by the panel. PMID: 19642746 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Russell KA, Orthod D, Tompson B, Orthod D, Paedo D Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis: diagnosis and management.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our experience confirmed the link described between congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis and holoprosencephaly, but associated extracraniofacial malformations suggest that congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis should be integrated in a systemic malformative syndrome or genetic disorder and lead us to propose an exhaustive dysmorphology assessment. Some infants may be treated by conservative management, and severely affected patients may undergo surgery by a sublabial approach. PMID: 19642747 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Devambez M, Delattre A, Fayoux P Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Modified von langenbeck cleft palate repair using an anterior triangular flap: decreased incidence of anterior oronasal fistulas.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This modification of the standard Von Langenbeck uses an anterior triangular flap and confers the advantage of assisting in nasal side closure of the anterior margin of the cleft; in doing so, it reduces the rate of fistula formation. PMID: 19642748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Stewart TL, Fisher DM, Olson JL Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Rapid maxillary expansion after secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with alveolar cleft.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The hypothesis was accepted. RME can be performed after secondary alveolar bone grafting without affecting it. PMID: 19642749 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: da Silva Filho OG, Boiani E, de Oliveira Cavassan A, Santamaria M Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Dentoalveolar relationships of malay children with unilateral cleft lip and palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Dentoalveolar relationship outcomes of UCLP Malay children are intermediate according to the Goslon Yardstick. Interpretation of results should consider the ethnic differences in the craniofacial complex. PMID: 19642750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zreaqat M, Hassan R, Halim AS Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Craniofacial and pharyngeal cephalometric morphology in seven-year-old boys with unoperated submucous cleft palate and without a cleft.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This small study suggests that the boys with unoperated submucous cleft palate have minor distinctive morphological features in the maxillary, mandibular, and pharyngeal areas. PMID: 19642751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Heliövaara A, Rautio J Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Increased frequency of left-handedness in patients with unilateral coronal synostosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Left-handedness is nearly three times more common in patients with unilateral coronal synostosis than in controls and four times more likely in patients with left-sided fusion. PMID: 19642752 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Oh AK, Mulliken JB, Labrie RA, Rogers GF Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Lateral approach to the levator veli palatini: a preliminary report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The abnormal anatomy in the cleft palate has been of interest to surgeons for a long time. Different authors have independently evolved the techniques of radical reconstruction of the palatal musculature and have suggested the medial approach to dissect the levator. We hereby report the technique in which the levator is identified through the lateral incision of the soft palate. This lateral approach helps in the complete release of the levator from all abnormal attachments and ensures reconstruction of an effective sling. This technique is of particular benefit in a palate re-repair. PMID: 19642753 [PubMed - in pr...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nanda V, Tuli P, Sharma RK Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Dysphagia and nutrition problems in infants with apert syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In view of the small sample size and retrospective nature of the study, the results need to be interpreted with caution. However, the study adds to current limited knowledge on feeding and nutrition in Apert syndrome. Further prospective multidisciplinary and objective research is clearly warranted. PMID: 19642754 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pereira V, Sacher P, Ryan M, Hayward R Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Biomechanical properties of the human soft palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The results show agreement with values of the Young modulus estimated by authors (Ettema and Kuehn, 1994; Berry et al., 1999) undertaking finite element modeling of the palate. However, other modulus measurements based on closing pressure are considerably different. The spatial distribution of viscoelastic parameters across the palate shows good consistency. PMID: 19642755 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Birch MJ, Srodon PD Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Nasopharyngeal intubation in robin sequence: technique and management.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The technique is so simple that it can be performed by the parents themselves, allowing continuation of the treatment at home. PMID: 19642756 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mondini CC, Marques IL, Fontes CM, Thomé S Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

New diagram for cleft lip and palate description: the clock diagram.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The Outreach Program Lima Clock Diagram classifies the severity of the cleft and affords an individualized description of cleft morphology. I have observed a direct relation between cleft severity and the number of poor outcomes in our patients. PMID: 19642757 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rossell-Perry P Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Coping strategies and social support in the family impact of cleft lip and palate and parents' adjustment and psychological distress.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: How parents cope with their child's condition and the levels of support received may have implications for caregivers, the family unit, and the delivery of more family-oriented CLP services. PMID: 19642758 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Baker SR, Owens J, Stern M, Willmot D Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Throat swabs taken on the operating table prior to cleft palate repair and their relevance to outcome: a prospective study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The practice of performing routine preoperative mouth swabs should be abandoned because the presence of bacteria in the mouth does not increase the risk of fistula formation. PMID: 19642759 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rennie A, Treharne LJ, Richard B Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals