Most Recent Articles
State-of-the-Art Care for Cleft Lip/Palate: Nasoalveolar Molding Program
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One of the most important advances in the care of cleft lip and palate in the last 30 years is nasoalveolar molding (NAM).
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, prental assessment of facial clefts is done in the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Prenatal Counseling and Delivery Preparation for Families Expecting a Baby with Cleft Lip and Palate
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Coordinators in the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment and the Plastic Surgery nurse coordinator at CHOP partner to address many of the fears associated with this prenatal finding, and prepare families for caring for their child after delivery.
Surgical Care for Teens with Cleft Lip and Palate
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Because the face and oral structures change as a child grows, the interdisciplinary team in our Cleft Lip and Palate Program follows children from before birth through adolescence.
Multidisciplinary Care for Fetal Pulmonary Arterio-venous Fistula
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This case highlights the complex, multidisciplinary care required for prenatal management, delivery and immediate cardiac intervention for pulmonary arterio-venous fistula (PAVF).