Purpose The complications reported after sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for melanoma
is highly variable in the worldwide literature; the overall complication rate varies between …

Background A lack of high-level evidence exists on the outcomes of different cleft palate
repair techniques. A critical appreciation for the complication rates of common repair …

Orofacial clefts are the most common congenital malformations of the head and neck region,
and approximately three-quarters of these patients have some form of cleft palate deformity …

Objective To explore the incidence of postoperative complications and investigate the
impact of preselected factors on functional and quality of life outcomes following the …

The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate the effectiveness of various palatoplasty
techniques for the repair of cleft palates greater than 8 mm in width. This prospective cohort …

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most common congenital facial malformation and has a
significant developmental, physical, and psychological impact on those with the deformity …

Background Tissue adjunct is non-palatal tissue used to manage tension at the defect site
by providing additional coverage. This review aimed to compare outcomes of various …

Clefts of the lip and/or palate are the most prevalent orofacial birth defects occurring in about
1: 700 live human births worldwide. Early postnatal surgical interventions are extensive and …

Background The aim of this study is to compare speech outcomes, fistula rates, and rates of
secondary speech surgeries after palatoplasty using Furlow palatoplasty or type 2b …

Background: Fistulas following cleft palate repair impair speech, health, and hygiene and
occur in up to 35 percent of cases. The authors detail the evolution of a surgical approach to …