Cleft lip, lip and facial tissues in the first 4-8 weeks of pregnancy
It is a congenital condition resulting from the inability to fuse normally. Genetic and environmental factors are thought to have an effect. Types of cleft lip microform can be classified as incomplete and complete. Treatment, from birth It starts immediately after and usually the child receives surgical intervention around the age of 3.
Surgery is performed by specialised plastic surgeons with flap surgery method Realised. The developmental times of clefts vary:
Cleft lip develops on days 30-37 of pregnancy, cleft palate on days 50-60. are formed. Clefts can occur alone or together in the same patient
Types of Cleft Lip:
1. Microform cleft: Small notch.
2. Incomplete (unilateral or bilateral): Clefts in which the base of the nose is not fully
involved.
3. Complete (unilateral or bilateral): Clefts including the base of the nose.
Nutrition Problems can be Monitored:
– Sucking and feeding problems are common in babies with cleft palate.
– It is important to clean the cleft area and feed the babies correctly.
Surgery Time and Techniques:
Cleft lip surgeries are usually performed in the 2nd-5th months after birth.
Cleft palate repairs are usually planned after 6 months.
Surgeries are performed under general anaesthesia and sutures are usually made of dissolving materials.
is formed.
The surgical technique may differ depending on the size and type of cleft
Postoperative Follow-up and Treatment:
Postoperative nutrition and recovery process is important. Additional treatments such as various problems, aesthetic corrections, speech therapy may be required.
Long-term follow-up may be required:
In addition to various problems and aesthetic corrections after lip-palate repairs,
long-term monitoring may be required, such as middle ear problems and speech problems.
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