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CLEFT LIP & PALATE

CLEFT LIP/CLEFT PALATE

Cleft lip/cleft palate are congenial conditions.

CLEFT LIP

• It is a defect in upper lip and can extend into the nose.
• 3 in 10 cases are associated with underlying syndrome.
• Complaints - Difficulty in swallowing and speech.
• Treatment of cleft lip needs surgical correction which leaves very minimal scar.

CLEFT PALATE

• In this defect occurs in the hard or soft palate at the roof of the mouth.
• It is an opening between the mouth and nasal cavity.
• Difficulty in feeding,swallowing and speech- affects psycho-social implications affecting,bonding between mother and child.
• These children are more prone to hearing problems, ear infections, glue ear.

Needs surgical correction and usually done at 6 months-12 months.