Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 278-279, December 2006

Three-dimensional ultrasonography is superior to 2-dimensional ultrasonography in the detection of orofacial clefts during the second trimester of pregnancy

Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Medical Director, Children's Craniofacial Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA 98195

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Prenatal screening for fetal face and clefting in a prospective study on low-risk population: can 3- and 4-dimensional ultrasound enhance visualization and detection rate? Tonni G, Centini G, Rosignoli L. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2005;100(4):420-6.

Level of Evidence

1a

Purpose/Question

The authors investigated the sensitivity, specificity, and efficiency of 3-dimensional ultrasonography in the detection of cleft lip and/or palate.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00151-5

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.09.011

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 278-279, December 2006

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