Three-Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry Assessment of Facial Asymmetry in Facial Palsy

Martinus M van Veen*, Joris H A Ten Berge, Paul M N Werker, Pieter U Dijkstra

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Abstract

Three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry is not much used in assessing facial palsy and a comprehensive understanding of sources of variation in these measurements is lacking. The present study assessed intra- and interobserver reliability of a novel three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry measurement of facial asymmetry and examined sources of variation in these outcomes. Three photographs (rest, closed mouth smile, and maximum smile) were made of 60 participants, 30 facial palsy patients and 30 control subjects. All images were analyzed twice by 2 observers independently, to determine intra- and interobserver reliability. Variance component analysis was performed to investigate sources of variation in the outcomes. Intraobserver reliability was good with intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.715 to 0.999. Interobserver reliability ranged from 0.442 to 0.929. Reliability of the smile image measurements was not clearly different from the rest images. Variation in measurement results was largely due to the status of a participant, facial palsy versus control. When splitting the sample, the facial expression was a major source of variation. Acceptable reliability of the proposed 3D facial asymmetry measurement was found, in facial palsy patients and control subjects. Interobserver reliability was marked less compared to intraobserver reliability. For follow-up data only one observer should assess 3D stereophotogrammetry measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)893-897
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume31
Issue number4
Early online date7-Feb-2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun-2020

Keywords

  • Facial palsy
  • facial paralysis
  • reliability
  • stereophotogrammetry
  • three-dimensional
  • REANIMATION
  • QUALITY
  • MEMBERS
  • ADULTS

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