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Review
. 2015 Aug;23(3):357-72.
doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2015.04.008. Epub 2015 Jun 12.

Cleft Lip and Palate: An Evidence-Based Review

David Shaye  1 , C Carrie Liu  2 , Travis T Tollefson  3
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Review

Cleft Lip and Palate: An Evidence-Based Review

David Shaye et al. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

The current article reviews the pertinent literature on the management of cleft lip and palate. We review the commonly used surgical techniques for repair, adjunctive options for treatment, clinical outcomes, complications, and concerns to consider. Throughout the discussion, we state the level of evidence where applicable and identify areas for future study.

Keywords: Cleft lip; Cleft palate; Evidence-based medicine; Outcomes.

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