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Mahdi A Shkoukani¹, Michael Chen¹, Angela Vong¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit, MI , USA.

Frontiers in Pediatrics

|January 9, 2014

Summary

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Orofacial clefts are common congenital head and neck malformations. This review covers their embryology, causes, and surgical repair, emphasizing improved function and aesthetics.

Keywords:

cleft lip repair congenital abnormalities nasal deformity orofacial clefting xcleft lip

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Area of Science:

Craniofacial Surgery
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Medical Genetics

Background:

Orofacial clefts represent the most frequent congenital malformations of the head and neck.
These conditions significantly impact patients' quality of life, necessitating a multidisciplinary management approach.
The etiology involves a complex interaction between genetic predispositions and environmental influences.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the embryology, classification, epidemiology, and etiology of cleft lip.
To discuss surgical repair goals, techniques, and pre-surgical orthopedic interventions.
To examine long-term follow-up and quality of life outcomes in patients with orofacial clefts.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on embryology, genetics, epidemiology, and surgical management of cleft lip.
Analysis of different surgical techniques and pre-surgical orthopedic strategies.
Synthesis of data on long-term follow-up and quality of life assessments.

Main Results:

Orofacial clefts have multifactorial causes, involving genetic and environmental factors.
Surgical repair aims to restore function, speech, and facial aesthetics.
Pre-surgical orthopedics and tailored surgical techniques enhance patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

Effective management of orofacial clefts requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach.
Understanding embryology and etiology is crucial for prevention and treatment.
Long-term follow-up is essential for assessing functional and aesthetic results and patient quality of life.