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[Labial sequels after uni- and bilateral cleft lip repair]
R Vanwijck1, B Bayet, J-L Roffé
1Centre labiopalatin Albert-de-Coninck, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, 10, avenue Hippocrate, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgique. vanwijck@chir.ucl.ac.be
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|August 8, 2007
Summary
Early intervention by multidisciplinary teams is crucial for managing children with cleft lip and palate. Proactive strategies minimize long-term sequels and improve functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Context:
- Management of children with labial-alveolar-velopalatine clefts requires a comprehensive approach.
- Sequelae from clefts can significantly impact a child's quality of life.
- Preventing secondary deformities is more effective than correcting them later.
Purpose:
- To outline a therapeutic strategy for managing cleft lip and palate.
- To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary team management.
- To discuss the timing and goals of surgical correction for labial and nasal deformities.
Summary:
- Children with cleft lip and palate benefit from multidisciplinary management to reduce sequelae.
- Surgical correction of labial and nasal deformities, often combined in cheilorhinoplasty, aims for functional and aesthetic improvement.
- The timing of revision surgery considers the child's psychological state and motivation.
Impact:
- Optimized management strategies can decrease the frequency and severity of clefting sequelae.
- Timely and appropriate surgical interventions improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes for children.
- A focus on preventing secondary deformities enhances long-term results and patient well-being.