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Postoperative Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

Ullas Raghavan1, Vishwas Vijayadev2, Dipesh Rao3

  • 1ENT, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, United Kingdom.

Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|December 29, 2018
PubMed

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Cleft lip and palate repair involves complex procedures. This review outlines evidence-based postoperative care guidelines for cleft patients to optimize surgical outcomes and long-term management.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Plastic surgery

Background:

  • Orofacial clefts, including cleft lip and palate, are common birth defects affecting 1 in 700 live births globally.
  • While often nonsyndromic, associated syndromes and organ anomalies necessitate thorough screening in cleft patients.
  • Surgical techniques for cleft lip and palate repair have advanced, aiming for improved esthetics and function, often requiring multiple procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and present evidence-based postoperative care practices for cleft lip and palate surgery.
  • To provide comprehensive guidelines for surgeons managing cleft patients.
  • To address the under-discussed aspect of postoperative care in cleft treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of commonly followed postoperative care practices at a high-volume cleft and craniofacial center, a tertiary multispeciality hospital, and a community teaching hospital.
  • Inclusion of practices supported by suitable evidence.
  • Synthesis of guidelines for comprehensive patient management.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key postoperative care elements crucial for cleft lip and palate surgery.
  • Consolidation of practices from various clinical settings.
  • Emphasis on long-term patient follow-up and management.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized postoperative care guidelines are essential for optimizing outcomes in cleft lip and palate surgery.
  • Comprehensive, evidence-based postoperative management ensures better functional and esthetic results.
  • Continuous follow-up is vital for intercepting deviations and ensuring optimal patient care.

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