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Evaluating Prenatal Diagnostic Imaging for Micrognathia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Caroline M FieldsNicolas S PouporeApril N TaniguchiHussein SmailyShaun A NguyenRyan D CuffPhayvanh P PechaWilliam W Carroll
Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2023)
The proportion micrognathia cases missed when prenatal diagnosis was made without mandibular measurements was over 1 in 10, with mandibular measures improving accuracy. This study highlights the need for a uniform objective criterion to improve prenatal diagnosis and planning for postnatal care.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • high resolution
  • pregnant women
  • preterm infants
  • cone beam computed tomography
  • quality improvement
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