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Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Surgery in Mukundapur

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Surgery treatment in Mukundapur

A crucial surgical operation called Cleft Lip and Palate Repair treats congenital abnormalities that impact how the top lip and roof of the mouth form. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate are two diseases that may significantly influence a child's overall facial appearance, self-esteem, and ability to eat, speak, and breathe properly. To lessen the possible social and developmental difficulties linked to these diseases, early intervention is essential. Cleft lip and palate repair surgery in Mukundapur is usually done in the first few months of birth, while Palate Repair is done between six and eighteen months. Throughout childhood, several procedures could be required to maximise the functional and aesthetic results.

A multidisciplinary group of medical specialists, comprising psychologists, speech therapists, orthodontists, and surgeons, works together for those with Cleft Lip and Palates. Our skilled team offers individualised treatment programs that include surgical procedures and interdisciplinary assistance to enhance appearance and function.
 

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The right and left sides of the lip and the palate, or roof of the mouth, are divided, or cleft, in the early stages of a baby's development within the womb. However, the two sides unite to create the lips and mouth between the sixth and eleventh weeks of pregnancy. If the tissue that makes up the lips does not fully fuse before birth, a Cleft Lip results. The resultant aperture might either be a wide opening that extends into the nose or a little slit. It may show up in the middle of the lip, on one or both sides. If the sides of the roof of the mouth don't meet, it results in a Cleft Palate.
 

The exact aetiology of Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip is unknown to scientists. Environmental insults as well as heredity play important roles in developing this deformity.

The following elements may raise the chance of having a child with a Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate:

  • Smoking

  • Diagnosis of diabetes before conception

  • Deficiencies in some nutrients, including not getting enough folic acid, when pregnant

  • Using anti-seizure drugs during the first trimester, such as methotrexate for psoriasis, arthritis, and cancer, or Accutane for acne 

Modern ultrasound technology allows doctors to identify Cleft Lip before birth in most cases. Although it is usually detected between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy, Cleft Lip can be seen as early as 12 weeks. Unfortunately, a Cleft Palate can be more difficult to see on a prenatal ultrasound, and in that case, we can diagnose Cleft Palate with a physical exam of the mouth, nose, and palate after birth.
 

Unfortunately, issues with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate go beyond simple anatomical distinctions. Here are some of the most common issues:

  • Feeding: Children who have Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate may find it difficult to seal their mouths around the nipple of a breast or bottle, which can make feeding more difficult.

  • Speaking: Children with Cleft Palates may have trouble formulating words, which can lead to a nasal voice and difficult-to-understand speaking.

  • Hearing loss and ear infections can result from a hole in the roof of the mouth, which makes it easier for fluid to enter the nose and throat and accumulate behind the eardrum. To help with fluid drainage and lower the risk of ear infections, tubes are surgically inserted into the ears of many children who have Cleft Palates.

  • Dental problems: As they become older, children with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate may be more susceptible to missing, misshapen, and misplaced teeth.

  • Self-esteem: Children with clefts frequently have feelings of embarrassment or self-consciousness over their appearance, which can result in social and psychological difficulties.

Surgery is often required to correct congenital abnormalities in cases of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. While Palate Repair is often done between the ages of six and eighteen months, considering speech development, Cleft Lip repair can be done as early as three months of life. Throughout childhood, several procedures may be required to address both functional and cosmetic difficulties. Our surgeons and other professionals work together to offer individualised, comprehensive care that maximises a child's potential for eating, speaking, and facial attractiveness.
 

A child's development is greatly impacted by Cleft Lip and Palate, even beyond matters of physical health. Speech therapists must intervene early to address speech issues resulting from the palate's expansion. Feeding difficulties have an impact on development and nutrition, requiring specific methods. Psychosocially, problems with appearance affect social relationships and self-esteem, necessitating professional help. Ear infections and dental anomalies are frequent conditions that impair hearing and dental health. A person may require educational help if they have speech or hearing difficulties. Numerous procedures enhance the general health and beauty of the face, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care for the best possible growth and quality of life.
 

When Cleft Lip and Palate are surgically corrected in children, the patient usually recovers greater facial symmetry, increased speech development, normal feeding ability, and improved psychosocial adjustment. It can be required to have ongoing dental treatment, and long-term follow-up guarantees that any new requirements are met. Improved self-esteem and general quality of life are among the beneficial long-term results that patients can get from comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team.
 

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