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A simple solution to help with feeding difficulties in neonates with cleft palate: A case report

Lucky Yadav1, Navraj Mattu1, Pravesh Mehra1

  • 1Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|May 13, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Feeding neonates with cleft palate is challenging. This case report details fabricating a simple feeding obturator to improve infant nutrition before corrective surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Neonatal care
  • Craniofacial anomalies

Background:

  • Infants with complete cleft lip and palate (CLP) face significant feeding difficulties due to oral-nasal cavity communication.
  • Malnutrition in neonates with CLP can impede overall growth and delay necessary surgical interventions.

Observation:

  • A 6-day-old underweight neonate presented with severe feeding challenges secondary to a cleft palate.
  • Standard feeding methods were insufficient, necessitating an alternative nutritional support strategy.

Findings:

  • A simple, non-surgical feeding obturator was fabricated using straightforward techniques.
  • The obturator effectively facilitated feeding, enabling adequate nourishment for the neonate.

Implications:

  • This method offers a practical, accessible solution for managing feeding issues in neonates with CLP.
  • Successful feeding obturator use supports improved infant growth and prepares neonates for future corrective surgeries.

Keywords:
Cleft lipcleft palatefeeding obturatorfeeding plate

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