Pediatr. praxi 2017; 18(5): 297-299 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2017.057

Cleft lip and palate – principles of primary care and aftercare

MUDr. Martin Fiala^{1, 2}, MUDr. Olga Košková^{1, 2, 3}, MUDr. Jitka Vokurková, Ph.D.^{1, 2, 3}, MUDr. Jana Bartošková^{1, 2}

¹ Oddělení dětské plastické chirurgie, Klinika dětské chirurgie, ortopedie a traumatologie, Fakultní nemocnice Brno

² Klinika popálenin a rekonstrukční chirurgie, Fakultní nemocnice Brno

³ Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy univerzity, Brno

Cleft lip and palate belong to the most common congenital malformations. In order to provide a successful long-term treatment,usually spanning from neonatal period to adulthood, multidisciplinary approach and centralization of cleft care is essential. Ourarticle describes all basic types of clefts and how to rectify these malformations by surgical procedures. The article also refers tospecific treatment periods during childhood, according to the cleft type and age of the pediatric patients, including introductionof all medical specialists participating in the cleft care.

Keywords: cleft lip, celft lip and palate, isolated cleft palate, congenital facial malformation

Published: November 1, 2017  Show citation