Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
<p id="p1">Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the most common craniofacial condition, with a variable prevalence in different ethnic groups. Their aetiology is multifactorial and results from the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. The most common OFC presentations are cleft lip only, cl...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/85741 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the most common craniofacial condition, with a variable prevalence in different ethnic groups. Their aetiology is multifactorial and results from the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. The most common OFC presentations are cleft lip only, cleft lip and palate, and cleft palate only. Comprehensive treatment of OFC patients often requires specialised multidisciplinary care from childhood to adulthood, including specialist nursing, surgery, speech therapy, dental and orthodontic care, and psychological support. There is still no international consensus regarding an ideal treatment protocol but it is clear that a joint approach utilising all multidisciplinary specialists involved will aid scientific advances in the field and ultimately provide the best possible care. Here, we discuss and describe the current and relevant aspects of the management of OFCs based on the experiences of several members of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to present contents that can serve as a basis for several other hospitals around the world as well as to stimulate more discussions and thoughts.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83969-220-8 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.108969 |