[Isolated cleft palates compared to cleft palates associated with Pierre Robin syndrome]. / Les fentes palatines isolées versus les fentes palatines du syndrome Pierre Robin.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate two variables associated with isolated cleft palate and cleft palate related to Pierre Robin syndrome, namely, sexual incidence and dental anomalies. The study demonstrated that there are more dental anomalies associated with the Pierre Robin syndrome and that girls are more affected than boys in both instances.

[Comparison of different types of cleft lip and palate in regards to dental anomalies and sexual incidence]. / Comparaison de différents types de fentes labio-palatines en évaluant les anomalies dentaires et l'incidence sexuelle.

The present study addresses two questions. Does the incidence of dental anomalies differ among the four following types of cleft lip and palate: the isolated cleft palate, the unilateral cleft lip and palate, (right or left), and the bilateral cleft lip and palate. Furthermore is the sexual incidence comparable among the four above mentioned types? Radiographic records and complete family history of clefting of 156 patients with a complete cleft lip and palate were obtained from the Cleft Lip and Palate Teams of Ste-Justine Hospital. Patients in which the cleft was part of a syndrome were excluded from the study. According to the analysis of the data, the incidence of dental anomalies was relatively high, specifically as high as 92% for the bilateral cleft lip and palate. The sexual incidence differed among the four types.

[Synthesis of current knowledge on Pierre Robin syndrome]. / Synthèse des connaissances actuelles sur le syndrome de Pierre Robin.

An analysis of the clinical features of Pierre Robin syndrome is presented. The main characteristics relative to the clinical aspect, diagnosis, etiopathogenicity and treatment are described. The prognosis and evolution of the syndrome are finally analyzed.

Surgical residency evaluation by residents.

A multiple-choice questionnaire was designed so that surgical residents could evaluate their residency program. It was answered anonymously by 344 residents, four times during a 2-year period, at different stages of training. The answers were analysed, comparing individual hospitals and individual programs within the department. The weaknesses and strengths of the department could be identified by the residents. This identification of problems has brought about major changes in the attitudes of staff surgeons towards teaching. The authors believe that the residents' opinions are essential to amend and improve the quality of postgraduate education.