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Silvana Astrada1, Ricardo D Bennun1,2,3
1Asociacion PIEL.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|November 2, 2020
Summary
The Carstens
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- Plastic surgery
Background:
- Cleft lip and palate repair involves complex surgical techniques.
- Optimizing surgical strategies is crucial for minimizing long-term complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of two surgical strategies for primary cleft palate repair.
- To evaluate outcomes and sequelae in patients with unilateral and bilateral cleft lip/palate.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical trial involving 291 non-syndromic patients operated between 2002 and 2013.
- Two distinct surgical procedures were employed for primary cleft palate repair.
- Exclusion criteria included isolated palates, syndromic patients, and secondary/adult cases.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant difference in complication rates was observed between the two groups (Group A: 54.85%, Group B: 21.90%, P < 0.001).
- Detailed analysis of individual complications revealed significant variations between the surgical approaches.
Conclusions:
- The Carstens' variant, with author modifications, is suggested as an effective procedure for primary cleft palate repair.
- This surgical approach aids in preventing common postoperative complications in cleft lip/palate patients.
