ABSTRACT

Background: Cleft lip and cleft palatal defects are one of the most common birth defects with a global incidence of 1 in 700 live births. Though most of these orofacial clefts are non-syndromic, a general screening for syndromes and other organ anomalies should always be performed. With the recent progress in the knowledge of cleft repair, the procedures to correct cleft lip and palate though complex, have been simplified. It allows better outcome and to achieve even better surgical result. The procedural complications and to meet aesthetic and functional need, make this deformity a recipient of multiple procedures. This ensures that the patient is under the care of the treating surgeon for long term and allows the surgeon to follow-up, not only to provide care but also to intercept any deviation in the desired outcome. Postoperative care of cleft lip and palate surgery is largely under discussed. The commonly followed practices with suitable evidence in postoperative care of these patients are enlisted here. Keywords: Cleft lip, Cleft Palate, Post operative management
Publication date: 01/03/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.3.5381