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Secondary cleft deformities
S N Folk1, L L D'Antonio, R A Hardesty
1Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, California, USA.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1997
Abstract:
Cleft palate fistulas are an unfortunate complication that may follow repair of a cleft palate. The presenting symptoms may be variable, and a full evaluation is necessary to identify which symptoms are directly attributable to the fistula. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended when formulating a treatment plan, which takes into consideration symptomatology, speech, growth, dentition, aesthetics, and individual medical and psychosocial needs.