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 …

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 …

Objective The study was conducted to determine the epidemiology and clinical profile of
individuals with cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) utilizing specialized academic treatment centres …

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 …

Background: Children affected with cleft lip and/or palate often present with difficulties in
feeding, hearing, speech, and dental occlusion. Caring for these children starts at birth and …

Background Clefting of the lip and/or palate (CL/P) is amongst the five most common birth
defects reported in South Africa. The emotional impact on parents at the birth of their new …

Background Cleft lip with or without cleft palate is one of the most common congenital
anomalies that affect the oro-facial region. The aim of the study was to determine the period …

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 …

Introduction: Congenital cleft lip and palate (CLP) defects usually present in childhood,
especially in places with available and affordable care. In Nigeria, their incidence is low but …

Cleft lip and palate malformations are a common group of congenital abnormalities, and are
therefore frequently encountered by the general practitioner, who is often the primary …