Background The occurrence of orofacial Clefts (OFCs) is a congenital disease caused by
many factors. According to recent studies, air pollution has a strong correlation with the …

Objective: To identify and review published data on the risks associated with cleft lip and/or
palate (CL/P) in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Design: A systematic review of …

The aim of this scoping review was to determine the scope, objectives and methodology of
contemporary published research on congenital anomalies (CAs) in sub-Saharan Africa …

Background: Despite being underreported, orofacial cleft lip/palate (CLP) remains in the top
five of South Africa's most common congenital disorders. Maternal air pollution exposure has …

Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence regarding
skeletal maturation in patients with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) and to investigate whether …

Objective Cleft lip and palate (CLP), one of the most common congenital anomalies of the
craniofacial complex, has a worldwide prevalence rate of 1 in 700 live births. In South Africa …

Introduction Cleft lip‐palate is the most common craniofacial congenital anomaly. Patients
with Cleft lip palate require treatment with a multidisciplinary approach from birth to enable …

Background: Despite being underreported, orofacial cleft lip/palate (CLP) remains in the top
five of South Africa's most common congenital disorders. Maternal air pollution exposure has …

Many patients are affected by facial deformities due to trauma or congenital disorders.
Reconstruction using bone transplants has been the standard procedure to address many of …

Background. Infants with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) have difficulty breastfeeding owing to
impaired anatomical structures. Assessing mothers' breastfeeding experiences and the …