Assessment of sella turcica area and skeletal maturation patterns of children with unilateral cleft lip and palate

• DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12219
• Publication Date: 2018-03-01T14:03:17Z
• Authors: E. Cesur; A. T. Altug; U. Toygar‐Memikoglu; D. Gumru‐Celikel; B. Tagrikulu; E. Erbay
• Keywords: Sella turcica; Age groups

Structured Abstract Objectives The aim of this case‐control study was to assess sella turcica area and skeletal maturity in children with unilateral cleft lip palate ( UCLP ) compare those non‐cleft children. Setting Sample Population A total 85 patients aged 7.5‐17.08 years Group 1 : age 7‐11 years, 2 11‐14 3 14‐18 years) were compared control subjects without clefts who divided into similar groups. Materials Methods Hand‐wrist radiographs cervical vertebra maturation stages CVMS used evaluate growth. Lateral cephalograms traced, reference points determined. Sella measured using a digital planimeter. Results Comparison overall growth on hand‐wrist revealed no significant difference between subjects. However, according the chronological groups, 1‐ showed statistically delay when age‐matched P = .05). This due among male As for , more observed .001) attributable both female controls. Conclusion Although CLP they are younger children, measurements individuals