Anaesthesia for cleft lip and palate surgery : syndromic vignettes in anaesthesia

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial abnormalities seen worldwide. If left uncorrected, cleft lip can have significant social and psychological consequences for both the child and family. A cleft palate interferes with feeding and speech as a consequence of velo-pharyngeal insuffici...

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Published in:Southern African journal of anaesthesia and analgesia 2007-09, Vol.13 (5), p.9-14
Main Author: Bosenberg, A.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial abnormalities seen worldwide. If left uncorrected, cleft lip can have significant social and psychological consequences for both the child and family. A cleft palate interferes with feeding and speech as a consequence of velo-pharyngeal insufficiency. Clefts are not simply a surgical problem but individuals with clefts or other craniofacial anomalies require the coordinated care of several specialists. These include neonatologists, paediatricians, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, dentists, as well as those in speech pathology, otolaryngology, audiology, genetics, nursing, mental health, and social medicine.
ISSN:2220-1181
2220-1173