Background Cleft of the lip and palate is the most common craniofacial birth defect with a
worldwide incidence of one in 700 live births. Early surgical repairs are aimed at improving …

Primary cleft surgery refers to the planned surgical procedure (s) necessary to reconstruct an
orofacial defect according to a specified protocol; in the context of a unilateral cleft lip and …

The purpose of this research is to learn the outcomes of lip symmetry after cleft lip repair by
Fisher in unilateral cleft lip compared with other techniques. This systematic review …

Background: Several methods for cleft lip repair have been developed over time, with no
clear method considered the standard. In the authors' department, the use of a modified …

Background: We utilized the Cleft Questionnaire (CLEFT-Q) to determine the change in
patient's perception of facial appearance, facial function, and quality of life after surgery for …

Background: Cleft lip is the most common congenital defect found in children, with a
prevalence of 0.5 to 1.6 per 1000 live births. Besides causing functional problems, a cleft lip …

Background: This study aimed to analyze multicenter patterns in cleft deformity surgeries
and identify factors associated with the timing of primary cleft repair in Nigeria. Methods: A …

Background: Cleft lip & palate are among most common congenital craniofacial
malformations, with global incidence of 1/1000 live births. Goal of surgical repair is to …

Objectives Since treatment guidelines have become an integral part of contemporary clinical
practice, it is essential to measure treatment outcomes in cleft lip and palate surgery to …

Background: Cleft lip is the second most common congenital anomaly (after club foot)
accounting for about 13% of all congenital anomalies, and the overall incidence is 1 in 1000 …