Craniosynostosis in Isfahan, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Overview

Journal J Maxillofac Oral Surg

Date 2023 Dec 18

PMID 38105844

Authors

Hossein Abdali

Amin Ghanei Anaraki

Samiye Mahdipour

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Abstract

Background: Craniosynostosis is the premature closure of cranial sutures. According to the literature, several factors are related to this disorder. Due to the relatively high prevalence in Iran and a lack of related studies in this region, this study was designed to determine the characteristics of a group of these patients in this region.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed from 2016 to 2019 at two tertiary referral hospitals for children in Isfahan, Iran. Studied variables included: age, sex, birth weight, type of craniosynostosis, concurrent anomalies, parents' age, father's job, fetus position, maternal parity, history of maternal smoking during the pregnancy, use of fertility assistant treatments, and history of maternal endocrine disorders.

Results: We had 125 infants, including 82 (65.6%) males and 43 (34.4%) females. The most common type was metopic (29%). The most common concurrent disorder was congenital heart defects (43.2% of patients). The mean age of infants was 0.62SD0.59 years. Gender distribution showed a significant difference ( value = 0.006). While the metopic ( = 31) type was significantly more common in boys, the coronal type was female predominant ( = 14). The mean age of fathers was 33.08SD5.66 and mothers, was 29.02SD5.70 with no significant difference ( value = 0.669 and 0.149, respectively). Other evaluated factors also didn't show a significant difference.

Conclusion: Craniosynostosis is more prevalent in boys, especially the metopic type. Coronal type has a female predilection. The most common subtype is metopic. The most common concurrent congenital disorder is congenital heart defects.

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