¸ñÀû: To evaluate and compare three-dimension (3D) of the upper airway
morphology, palatal dimension and maxillary width by using cone beam
computed tomography (CBCT) in children with unilateral cleft lip and
palate (UCLP) with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ¹æ¹ý:Prospective study in children with UCLP used cone beam computed
tomography (CBCT) and polysomnography (PSG) studies. All CBCT images
were reoriented using Dolphin 3D imaging software (version 11.7 premium)
which measured the volume and the most constricted cross-sectional area
in nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx. 3D palatal morphology was
constructed with Mimics software. Digital measurements of linear and
volumetric dimensions of palatal structure and maxillary width were
performed. Differences in these measurements between the OSA and non OSA
group were compared. °á°ú:The means of oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and total volume in UCLP
children were lower than those in non-cleft children. The most
constricted axial area of the oropharyngeal airway in UCLP children was
narrower than that in non-cleft children. Furthermore, in the OSA group
palatal surface area, volume and height were significantly lower than in
non OSA group. °á·Ð:The volume and most constricted axial area of the upper pharyngeal
airway in UCLP children were significantly smaller than those in non-
cleft children. UCLP children with OSA had significant reduced palatal
volume, surface area and height compared to the non OSA group. |