June 29, 2023 – A combination of two established surgical techniques provides good outcomes in repair of cleft palate in infants, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive ...

Cleft palate surgery remains a critical area within craniofacial surgery, with advances aimed at improving anatomical repair, functional outcomes and reducing postoperative complications. Contemporary ...

Cleft lip and palate surgery is a procedure that can correct a common birth irregularity. It’s typically performed in infancy and can correct issues with feeding, speech, and appearance. Share on ...

Having a baby with a cleft lip or palate can feel confusing and emotional. You might notice it right after birth, or it could be detected during a prenatal scan. Either way, it’s natural to have ...

Babies born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, or both, will face some additional challenges in the early years of their lives, and so will their parents. Babies with clefts need to have surgery, learn ...

For infants undergoing cleft palate surgery, local anesthetic injection targeting the maxillary nerve of the face may reduce or eliminate the need for opioid medications to control postoperative pain, ...

Among infants with isolated cleft palate, whether primary surgery at 6 months of age is more beneficial than surgery at 12 months of age with respect to speech outcomes, hearing outcomes, dentofacial ...