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. 2015 Oct;76(10):584-5, 588-91.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2015.76.10.584.

Cleft lip and palate: diagnosis and management

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Cleft lip and palate: diagnosis and management

Bilal G Taib et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate is the most common congenital facial anomaly in children, which can affect appearance, speech, hearing, growth, psychosocial wellbeing and social integration. This article provides an overview of the condition for the benefit of all health-care professionals.

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