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Early cleft lip repair in an infant with cleft lip-palate and ipsilateral microtia identified through a community
Agus Santoso Budi1, Kartika Ayu Pranindita2
1Department of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga/Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Jl. Prof. DR. Moestopo No. 6-8, Airlangga, Kec. Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60286, Indonesia.
Insights
Early surgical repair of cleft lip and palate with microtia in infants is crucial. Timely intervention through community programs improves outcomes for craniofacial anomalies, even in resource-limited settings.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Cleft lip and palate are common congenital craniofacial anomalies impacting feeding, speech, and hearing.
- Association with microtia necessitates evaluation for auditory impairment and syndromic conditions.
- Early intervention is vital for optimal outcomes in affected infants.
Abstract:
Cleft lip and palate are common craniofacial anomalies that may affect feeding, speech, and hearing. When associated with external ear malformations such as microtia, careful evaluation for auditory impairment and possible syndromic conditions is required. We report a 3-month-old male infant with a left complete unilateral cleft lip and palate and ipsilateral Weerda grade II microtia who underwent early cleft lip repair through an outreach cleft care program. The patient presented with feeding difficulty but no additional craniofacial or systemic anomalies. Surgical repair using a rotation-advancement technique was performed. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and referral through community networks to enable timely surgical management of craniofacial anomalies in resource-limited settings.
