Contemporary Management of Cleft Lip/Palate Deformities

Abstract

The goal of this surgical clinic is to “demystify” the surgical procedures most commonly utilized for the repair of cleft lip and palate (CUP) deformities. The epidemiology, genetic basis and embryology of CL/P will be reviewed the work-up and multidisciplinary approach to the care of the CUP patient will be discussed. Simple, step by step surgical techniques used for the primary repair of unilateral and bilateral cleft lip will be demonstrated. The different revision techniques for the repair of residual deformities such as whistle tip.