Frequency of Some of Oro-Facial Developmental Disturbances & Abnormalities among the Newborns in Kerman, Iran: A Retrospective Study

 

Abstract

Aim: Oro-facial and cranial malformations are important health problems in children. These abnormalities are major cause of infant mortality and childhood complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate oral, facial and cranial abnormalities in newborns in Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman, Iran.

Materials & Methods: All cases of newborns were reviewed, and oral, facial, and cranial abnormalities were recorded in a checklist. The information in the checklist consists of two parts:

a) Information about the mother including age, maternal health status before delivery and type of delivery.

b) Information about the newborn (sex, weight, type of abnormality and health status of the newborn at birth). The results of the case review be analyzed by SPSS21 software.

Results: In this study, 6225 cases were reviewed, which includes 3015 normal deliveries (48.4%) and 3210 cesarean deliveries (51.6%). The most important results:

a) Head, cranium, and neck abnormalities & deformities: 3 newborns (0.048%)

b) Cleft lip and palate: 3 newborns (0.048%). Natal teeth: 2 newborns (0.032%). Facial asymmetry: 3 newborns (0.048%)

Conclusion: The prevalence of cesarean delivery in Kerman is high. Prevalence of natal teeth and cleft lip and/or palate is almost similar to many of countries

Keywords: Abnormality; Cesarean delivery; Newborn; Natal teeth; Cleft lip; palate

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