Cleft lip and palate.

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate is the most common facial anomaly in the UK. This chapter describes the cleft lip and palate, alongside their aetiology and diagnosis. It then describes the management of the cleft lip, including principles, surgical options, the unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate, and then the management of the palate and alveolus. Revision procedures are outlined. The management of the nose and orthognathic surgery for different cleft types are all outlined. Speech development, hearing, and orthodontics are all covered. Finally, there is a section on psychology, and the importance of a clinical psychologist to monitor important transitional points in the child.