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Pius Agbenorku1, Samuel Ansah, Alexander Acheampong
1Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. pimagben@yahoo.com
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 16, 2011
Summary
Cleft lip and palate surgeries increased annually, with unilateral cleft lip being the most common type. Support for cleft clinics in developing nations is crucial for patient treatment.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
Background:
- Cleft lip and palate surgeries showed an increasing trend in patient numbers between 2001-2005.
- A need to analyze recent trends and identify common cleft types was identified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cleft lip and palate clinic activities from 2006-2009.
- To determine variations in patient numbers and surgical procedures.
- To identify the most prevalent types of cleft lip and palate cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study utilizing outpatient and operating theater records.
- Data collected included patient demographics, cleft types, attendance, and surgeries performed.
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS version 12.0.
Main Results:
- 528 patients underwent cleft lip and palate surgery (average 132/year).
- Boys constituted 54.2% of patients; mean age was 3.7 months (range 1-25 months).
- Cleft lip surgeries increased, while palate surgeries decreased; unilateral cleft lip was most common (73.1%).
Conclusions:
- Annual cleft surgeries increased, with unilateral cleft lip being the predominant type.
- Financial, logistical, and training support is vital for cleft clinics, especially in developing countries.
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