Classification Systems of Cleft Lip, Alveolus and Palate: Results of an International Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to identify commonly used classification systems by cleft providers around the world, including the perceived indications and limitations of each system.

Design

A cross-sectional survey.

Participants

A total of 197 registrants from three international cleft/craniofacial meetings.

Interventions

Participants were sent a web-based questionnaire concerning cleft classification systems.

Main outcome measures

Frequency of commonly used classification systems, their perceived indications and limitations.

Results

A total of 197 respondents from 166 different centers completed the questionnaire. Healthcare professionals from all disciplines responded, with the most frequent respondents being plastic surgeons (38.1%), maxillofacia

SUBMITTER: Houkes R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9843539 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature