Cleft lip & palate surgery

Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital deformities that occur when the tissues forming the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth fail to fuse properly during fetal development. Surgical intervention is necessary to restore function and improve aesthetics, speech, and feeding capabilities.

Potential Complications :

• Wound dehiscence (wound reopening).
• Speech difficulties requiring secondary procedures.
• Fistula formation between the oral and nasal cavities.
• Nasal asymmetry in cleft lip cases.

Cleft lip and palate surgeries are crucial for improving function, speech, and aesthetics. A multidisciplinary approach involving surgeons