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[Cleft lip and palate surgery in India]
J Thomas Lambrecht1, Th Kreusch, G von la Rosée
1Klinik für zahnärztliche Chirurgie, -Radiologie, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin der Universität Basel, Hebelstrasse 3, 4056 Basel. J-Thomas.Lambrecht@unibas.ch
Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|January 14, 2005
Summary
This study analyzed 725 cleft lip and palate surgeries performed at a Central Indian hospital between 1994-2003. It compares surgical outcomes and therapy concepts with those in developed nations and other developing countries.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Public Health
- Global Health
Context:
- Temporary cleft lip and palate facilities were established in Central India from 1994-2003.
- A Christian hospital served as the operational base for these facilities.
- This initiative aimed to address the surgical needs of a significant patient population.
Purpose:
- To analyze surgical outcomes for cleft lip and palate repairs.
- To evaluate procedures including lip closure, soft and hard palate closure, secondary cleft operations, and related surgeries.
- To compare therapeutic approaches with those used in developed countries and by other international volunteer medical groups.
Summary:
- Over a decade, 725 patients underwent surgical correction for cleft lip and palate.
- The analysis covers various surgical interventions, detailing lip and palate closure techniques.
- Experiences from developing countries were contrasted with established international treatment paradigms.
Impact:
- Provides valuable data on surgical interventions for cleft lip and palate in a resource-limited setting.
- Offers insights into adapting international treatment standards for developing regions.
- Contributes to the understanding of cleft care delivery in global health contexts.