One-stage closure of uni- and bilateral cleft lip and palate

An analysis of quality of life in 130 families having small children with cleft lip/palate using the impact on family scale

“…It might be hypothesized from this observation that neither the extent of the malformation nor the frequency of hospitalization for reconstructive surgery exerted a leading effect on QoL in affected families; at least as long the families are satisfied with the treatment course and results. This observation seems also to contradict some developments of CLP treatment, in which reconstructive surgery is reduced to one single operation, anticipating an improvement in the QoL for the affected families 5 .…”

Craniofacial Growth at Age 6–11 Years after One-Stage Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: A Retrospective Comparative Study with Historical Controls

“…To limit growth inhibition by cleft repair, staged protocols have been developed to postpone surgical interventions to time periods with less of an impact on growth [ 3 ]. In contrast, one-stage protocols, combining lip and palate closure, focus on reducing patient and parent burden, early normal function, shortening anesthesia time and lowering overall healthcare costs [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Technical differences among one-stage protocols might have an influence on craniofacial growth and should therefore be investigated.…”

Closure of Nasal Floor by Mucosal Flaps on the Upper Lip Margin in Wide Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip

“…In the case with wide gap, closure of the gap, reconstruction of the nasal floor, and restoration of the upper lip contour become extremely difficult. Some experts such as Honigmann 8 suggested that the gap should be closed and that the adjacent tissue should be corrected at an early age to avoid subsequent developmental problems. In sequential therapies, the alveolar cleft is usually treated at the age of 9 to 11 years.…”