20 years of cleft lip and palate missions

Lambrecht, J. Thomas; Kreusch, Thomas; Marsh, Jeff L; Schopper, Christian

doi:10.4103/2231-0746.147098

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“…This approach has been used for conditions such as cleft lip palate. 39 A leprosy surgical camp was piloted in India with high success for patients, but more study is needed to evaluate if a camp setting is reasonable. 36 Notably, the introduction of the reconstructive surgery camp for leprosy in Gujarat, India increased reconstructive surgery for leprosy in other parts of India.…”

Section: Leprosymentioning

confidence: 99%

Reconstructive Surgery for the Neglected Tropical Diseases: Global Gaps and Future Directions

Pham

Hotez

Hamilton³

2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are highly disfiguring, particularly those in resource-poor countries that lack access to basic surgery. There has been a push to integrate surgery into treatment programs for NTDs. In this article, we provide an overview of the major disfiguring NTDs and discuss the processes and barriers that impede access to reconstructive surgical treatments or their integration into health systems. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted using the online database PubMed, from 2008 to 2021 with the specific diseases listed as NTDs either on the World Health Organization or the PLoS Neglected Tropical Disease websites. Reference lists of identified articles and reviews were also searched, as were databases from the World Health Organization’s Weekly Epidemiological Record. Result: Success in the surgical treatment and postoperative care of disfiguring NTDs would benefit from standardization and harmonization of surgical approaches and procedures. In some settings, reconstructive surgery should be used cautiously, emphasizing appropriate use of antibiotics, partnerships with global and local surgical teams, and local capacity building. Preventative hygiene approaches remain paramount in resource-poor areas. Conclusions: Surgery is a promising treatment for NTDs that result in disfigurement and disability. The expansion of local capacity building, with medical trips and surgical training of local health workers, together with the development of universal surgical protocols remain essential cornerstones for NTD reconstructive surgery. Antibiotics and drug management should comprise key first steps before turning to surgery.

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Section: Leprosymentioning

confidence: 99%