Rozštěpy rtu a patra – principy primární a následné péče
| Title in English | Cleft lip and palate – principles of primary care and aftercare |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Pediatrie pro praxi |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Surgery incl. transplantology |
| Keywords | cleft lip; celft lip and palate; isolated cleft palate; congenital facial malformation |
| Description | Cleft lip and palate belong to the most common congenital malformations. In order to provide a successful long-term treatment, usually spanning from neonatal period to adulthood, multidisciplinary approach and centralization of cleft care is essential. Our article describes all basic types of clefts and how to rectify these malformations by surgical procedures. The article also refers to specific treatment periods during childhood, according to the cleft type and age of the pediatric patients, including introduction of all medical specialists participating in the cleft care. |