Introduction: Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects. The cleft may affect
the patient's aesthetic appearance and may result in feeding difficulties, communication …

Objective The Facial Cleft Deformities Clinic, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa,
provides interdisciplinary team services to patients with cleft lip and palate and craniofacial …

The study aimed to explore in depth the perspectives of parents about their child's cleft
services. Purposive and theoretical sampling produced a diverse sample of mothers and …

Background: Cleft lip and palate is amongst the five most common congenital anomalies
reported in South Africa. Aim: In light of insufficient knowledge on cleft lip and palate, the aim …

Background. Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is the most common congenital anomaly of the
craniofacial complex, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 1/500-700 live births …

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine practices regarding cleft lip and palate
(CLP) among medical professionals and caregivers of children with CLP and to identify …

Background: The largest group of people living with repaired cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P)
are adults. Previous research has identified unmet treatment and psychosocial needs, yet …

Aim The aim of this study was the initiation of systematic data collection so as to improve the
capacity for outcome measurement after cleft repair. Also, a clinical audit was done for …

The management of children with cleft lip and palate presents many challenges but also
many rewards. Our involvement with these children and their families often begins before …

Objectives: To establish the feasibility of conducting outcomes research among patients
treated during a medical mission and to identify the salient outcomes for patients and …