Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Incidence, Etiology and Development
<p id="p1">Cleft lip is an opening in the upper lip and cleft palate is a gap in the palate. Cleft lip and palate may be unilateral or bilateral occurring either in isolation or in various combinations. These orofacial congenital anomalies are birth defects caused by environmental and genetic factor...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89204 |
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| Summary: | <p id="p1">Cleft lip is an opening in the upper lip and cleft palate is a gap in the palate. Cleft lip and palate may be unilateral or bilateral occurring either in isolation or in various combinations. These orofacial congenital anomalies are birth defects caused by environmental and genetic factors though exact cause is still debatable. Whatever may be the cause, these anomalies cause difficulties in feeding, speech, hearing and ear infections affecting the health of a child. In addition to this, when child grows, the anomalies may give rise to psychosocial issues like self-esteem and social behavior along with anxiety and depression in children and in their parents. The aim of this chapter is to highlight the various types of cleft lip and palate, incidences, possible causes and development. The knowledge of cleft lip and palate is essential for surgeons for timely management of these orofacial congenital anomalies.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83969-220-8 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.114339 |