Characterizing Secondary Velopharyngeal Surgery in Children With Cleft Palate at an Academic Center
In this retrospective study of children undergoing primary palatoplasty at a single academic institution, 10.8% required secondary surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that private insurance was associated with decreased odds of secondary surgery, while Asian race was associated with increased odds.
Lauren E. Williamson +5 more
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CBCT-based assessment of temporomandibular joint morphology in adults with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a comparative study. [PDF]
Türkoğlu BD +2 more
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Unraveling Oral Dysbiosis: Microbial Complexity in Common Oral Diseases
The oral microbiome undergoes dynamic establishment from birth, maturing into a resilient ecosystem. Perturbation of this homeostasis—driven by dietary, immunological, and anatomical factors—triggers dysbiosis, which underpins the pathogenesis of major oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal disease, salivary gland disorders, oral mucosal ...
Zixi Kang +8 more
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AI and 3D printing-assisted surgical exposure of impacted canines and tooth extraction in complex cleft lip and palate orthodontic treatment. [PDF]
Hoang V +4 more
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EEG Dynamics in Children Before, During and After General Anesthesia
ABSTRACT Background Age‐specific EEG signatures during anesthesia are described in pediatrics, and perioperative monitoring is increasingly advocated; yet most indices and algorithms derive from adult data and may not generalize to early development. Aims The purpose of this study was to characterize perioperative frontal EEGs in young children younger
Maximilian Markus +3 more
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Temporomandibular joint morphology in cleft lip and palate: evidence from a CBCT-based volumetric analysis. [PDF]
Yelken Kendirci M +3 more
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Axial length, myopia progression, and myopic maculopathy in Stickler syndrome
Abstract Purpose We lack knowledge on the potentially progressive nature of and the prevalence of complications to myopia as a characteristic trait of Stickler syndrome. Methods This cross‐sectional study combines ophthalmic examination and medical record data on Danish patients with genetically confirmed Stickler syndrome type 1 (COL2A1) and type 2 ...
Kirstine B. Boysen +4 more
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Cumulative evidence for the association between maternal hypertension and cleft lip and palate in offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Cui X, Song B, Zhou Q, Yang S, Zeng Y.
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 200, Issue 6, Page 1427-1430, June 2026.
Alberto De Rosa +7 more
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This systematic review identified three studies comparing education, health, social, and self‐care outcomes among adolescents with Down syndrome who attended either mainstream or special secondary school. Two studies reported improved education outcomes among adolescents in mainstream secondary school.
Julia Shumway +4 more
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