Secondary cleft deformities are common and require thorough workup and evaluation by the
treating cleft surgeon. Timing and sequence of surgical correction of secondary deformities …

Cleft palate repairs often require secondary surgeries and/or revisions for a variety of
reasons. The most common causes are symptomatic oronasal fistulas and velopharyngeal …

Objectives Multiple methods are described for cleft palate repair. Similarly, a wide range of
postoperative oro-nasal fistula rates are described, depending on technique and series …

Background: Fistulas following cleft palate repair impair speech, health, and hygiene and
occur in up to 35 percent of cases. The authors detail the evolution of a surgical approach to …

Objective The ideal surgical protocol and technique for primary closure of unilateral cleft lip
and palate (UCLP) are unclear, and the development of velopharyngeal insufficiency and …

Background Single-stage cleft lip and palate repair is a debated surgical approach. While
some studies have described favorable outcomes, concerns include the effect on …

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the surgical outcome between 2
patient groups with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate who underwent different types of …

The comprehensive management of cleft lip and palate has received significant attention in
the surgical literature over the last half century. It is the most common congenital facial …

Cleft lip and palate is the most common facial birth defect, occurring in 1 in 750 newborns.
Although the deformity is localized to a small anatomic area, it requires specialized care …

Methods: Data regarding patients presenting with primary diagnosis of cleft lip and/or palate,
between 2009 and 2015, were reviewed. Details including demographics, type of cleft …