Cleft care in Flanders
This article describes the differences in cleft lip and palate forms, its incidence, the composition of a cleft team and the differences in the treatment protocols between Dutch and Flemish teams. In this respect, centralization of cleft care is crucial. Registering and compiling databases creates the necessary epidemiological knowledge to organize this care in a better way. Today, more and more attention is paid to quality measurements with the possibility to compare final outcomes between different centers. Visitations and accreditations of teams also contribute to a better organization and operation. Finally, cleft lip and palate research is discussed.
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