Facial morphometrics of children with non-syndromic orofacial clefts in Tanzania
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Facial morphometrics of children with NON-syndromic orofacial clefts in Tanzania
BACKGROUND Orofacial clefts (cleft lip/palate; CL/P) are among the most common congenital anomalies, with prevalence that varies among different ethnic groups. Craniofacial shape differences between individuals with CL/P and healthy controls have been widely reported in non-African populations. Knowledge of craniofacial shape among individuals with non-syndromic CL/P in African populations will...
متن کاملAuthor's response to reviews Title:Facial Morphometrics of Children with Non-Syndromic Orofacial Clefts in Tanzania Authors:
Mange Manyama ([email protected]) Jacinda R Larson ([email protected]) Denise K Liberton ([email protected]) Campbell Rolian ([email protected]) Francis J Smith ([email protected]) Emmanuel Kimwaga ([email protected]) Japhet Gilyoma ([email protected]) Kenneth D Lukowiak ([email protected]) Richard A Spritz ([email protected]) Benedikt Hallgrimsson (bhallgri...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Oral Health
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-14-93