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Abstract
<p class="first" id="d243548e85">Orofacial clefts are common congenital malformations
with genetic and environmental
risk factors. In the perinatal period, feeding and nutrition can be a challenge and
the need for specialized feeders is common. Lip taping and nasoalveolar molding are
early interventions that can be used to preoperatively modify cleft defects to enhance
surgical outcomes. Multiple techniques are available for repair of orofacial clefts
and choice of technique depends on cleft extent and surgeon preference. After definitive
repair, children remain at increased risk for middle ear disease, velopharyngeal dysfunction,
and malocclusion and require ongoing follow-up with a multidisciplinary team.
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