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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.
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.
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).
Creation of a Birth Defects Biorepository
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Data collected by CHOP's new Birth Defects Biorepository will be used to investigate factors that may cause birth defects and that may modify the long-term outcomes.
A Special Team to Guide Families Through Their Care Journey
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The Fetal Heart Program provides comprehensive, compassionate care that addresses the medical as well as psychosocial effects of a family’s experience in the setting of a fetal congenital heart disease diagnosis.