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Sormani Bento Fernandes Queiroz1, José Ferreira Cunha Filho, Valthierre Nunes de Lima
1*Quixadaense Post Graduate School†Albert Sabin Infant Hospital, Ceara‡Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|April 8, 2016
Summary
This case study details the diagnosis and surgical repair of incomplete bilateral cleft lip. Proper treatment ensures functional and aesthetic recovery, improving psychosocial development.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital deformities causing significant functional and aesthetic issues.
- Untreated cleft deformities can lead to psychological distress and social challenges.
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