CHOP Surgeon Receives Ukrainian Order of Merit Award from Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Dr. Oksana Jackson accepted the award in September at the U.S. National Archives rotunda.
Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery News and Updates
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‘There’s No Substitute for Experience’
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The Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery transforms the lives of children worldwide.
Meet Shaun Mendenhall, One of the Plastic Surgery Division’s Newest Team Members
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In this Q&A, Dr. Mendenhall explains his fascination with hand surgery, exciting advances in the field and more.
CHOP Study Finds Poverty Affects Risk of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
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CHOP researchers have found that indicators of lower socioeconomic status are associated with an increased risk of cleft lip with or without cleft palate.
Cleft Care: From Birth Through Adolescence
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Review a timeline of common cleft lip/palate procedures and typical age of treatment, from birth to adolescence.
Supporting Cleft Patients and Families Mentally and Emotionally on Their Care Journey
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Having a congenital appearance difference may present a variety of challenges for children and their families. Our dedicated psychosocial support services team is here to help you navigate challenges and maximize well-being.
Beyond Therapy – Supporting Cleft Lip and Palate Families in Our Communities
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Learn about the international outreach missions, community partnerships and family events that support patients and families with cleft lip and palate.
Research Innovations: Correcting Cleft Palate in the Basic Science Laboratory
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Prenatal correction of cleft lip and/or palate would offer benefits that are not attainable through conventional postnatal treatment. Learn about our work to correct it in the laboratory.
The Evolution of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
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The last several decades have seen remarkable progress in the care of children born with cleft lip and palate.
The Comprehensive Prenatal Diagnostic Workup for Cleft Lip/Palate
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Cleft lip with or without cleft palate is the most common craniofacial anomaly detected on routine prenatal screening ultrasound. At CHOP, prenatal assessment of facial clefts is done in the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.