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An Overview of Protocols and Outcomes in Cleft Care

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Highly specialized primary cleft surgery must ensure that normalized nasolabial esthetic appearance; intact primary and secondary palate; normalized speech, language, and hearing; nasal airway patency; class I occlusion with normal masticatory function; good dental and periodontal health; and normal psychosocial development are obtained (Ranganathan et al. 2015; Sitzman et al. 2014; Shaye 2014; Jones et al. 2014; Campbell et al. 2010). Interestingly, approaches to cleft care vary considerably between cleft centers (Table 6.1) and achieving optimal standards of cleft care across different countries and cleft centers remains an outstanding challenge (Persson et al. 2015; Dissaux et al. 2015, 2016; Long et al. 2011; Alonso et al. 2010; Semb et al. 2005a; Shaw et al. 2001; Sandy et al. 2001). Relevant examples of this diversity in cleft practices can be seen from the Eurocleft and Americleft intercenter outcome studies (Long et al. 2011; Shaw et al. 2001).

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