TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of the cleft palate.
AU - Strong, E Bradley
AU - Buckmiller, L. M.
PY - 2001/2
Y1 - 2001/2
N2 - Oral clefts are among the most common of all birth defects. The exact etiology of palatal clefting is unclear, however, it is believed to be a multifactorial disruption of embryologic morphogenesis. Evaluation of these patients is complex and requires a thorough understanding of palatal anatomy and embryology. A team approach is used to addresses the varied anatomic, genetic, and psychosocial issues that surround these patients and their families. This article reviews the anatomy, embryology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of children with cleft palate.
AB - Oral clefts are among the most common of all birth defects. The exact etiology of palatal clefting is unclear, however, it is believed to be a multifactorial disruption of embryologic morphogenesis. Evaluation of these patients is complex and requires a thorough understanding of palatal anatomy and embryology. A team approach is used to addresses the varied anatomic, genetic, and psychosocial issues that surround these patients and their families. This article reviews the anatomy, embryology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of children with cleft palate.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 11465002
AN - SCOPUS:0035258122
VL - 9
SP - 15-25, vii
JO - Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
JF - Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
SN - 1064-7406
IS - 1
ER -