Characteristics and Prevalence of Cleft Palate Patients in RSUP dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung, Indonesia: 3 Years Retrospective Study

Introduction: Cleft lip and palate are the most common congenital malformation affecting the head and neck and the second most common congenital abnormalities in general. This study aimed to determine the characteristics and prevalence of cleft palate in the RSUP dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung. Method: This retrospective study evaluated 79 patients diagnosed with cleft palate and underwent palatoplasty in RSUP dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung between September 2018 and September 2021. The extracted data included based on characteristics of age, gender, type classification according to Veau, family history with cleft lip/palate, domicile of origin, and other accompanying syndromes. Incomplete medical record was excluded. Result: 79 patients were included in this study with 53% male, under 2 years old 62%. 76 patients (96,2%) were nonsyndromic cleft palate with Veau type III were the most common diagnosis 38%. No familial history in most patients (93%). Majority patients came from Bandung City (29,11%). Conclusion: In our study cleft palate involving lip unilateral was the most cleft type. These findings may provide references for understanding the characteristics of cleft palate in RSUP dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung, Indonesia.