Abstract:Introduction: Cleft lip and/ or cleft palate are the most common visible craniofacial anomalies. These patients often have feeding difficulties and recurrent infections leading to an altered immune system which can be assessed by the variations in hematological parameters. We intended to assess the clinical profile and the hematological parameters in patients with cleft lip and palate.
Methods: This is a three-year cross-sectional study conducted at SGT Medical College, Gurugram, Haryana, India from January 20… Show more
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