CranFlow: An Application for Record-Taking and Management Through the Brazilian Database on Craniofacial Anomalies.
Birth Defects Res
; 110(1): 72-80, 2018 01 15.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The World Health Organization has recognized the relevance of databases on craniofacial anomalies since . To date, there is no universal standard instrument/database focused on risk factors, clinical and genetic data collection, and follow-up that enables comparison between different populations and genotype-phenotype correlation. Although studies have shown that specific genes would impact outcomes, knowledge is not sufficient to subsidize cost-effectiveness strategies for diagnosis, surgical decision, and a multi-professional approach toward personalized medicine.METHODS:
Based on a clinical genetic approach, a Web-based application named CranFlow-Craniofacial Anomalies Registration, Flow, and Management has been developed. It prospectively collects clinical and genetic information for the Brazilian Database on Craniofacial Anomalies (syndromic and nonsyndromic orofacial cleft, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and other craniofacial related disorders). A comprehensive list of CranFlow's features is provided.RESULTS:
We present preliminary results on 1546 cases already recorded and followed, which allows recognizing 10% of diagnosis changes.CONCLUSION:
The identification of risk factors, consistent genetic approach associated with clinical data and follow-up result in valuable information to develop and improve personalized treatment and studies on genotype-phenotype correlation. Adoption of CranFlow in different clinical services may support comparison between populations. This application has the potential to contribute to improvements in healthcare, quality of services, clinical and surgical outcomes, and the standard of living of individuals with craniofacial anomalies. Birth Defects Research 11072-80, 2018. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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2_ODS3
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Anormalidades Craniofaciais
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Birth Defects Res
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article