Case report: cleft palate closure in 18-month-old female with epidermolysis bullosa

Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2003 Jan;40(1):88-90. doi: 10.1597/1545-1569_2003_040_0088_crcpci_2.0.co_2.

Abstract

In a patient with epidermolysis bullosa and cleft palate, perioperative guidelines and surgical management can be unclear. This case report illustrates the occurrence of a skin anomaly often associated with potentially significant morbidity and a cleft palate. Perioperative guidelines to successfully manage the cleft palate closure in these patients are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cleft Palate / surgery*
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa / complications*
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Perioperative Care
  • Skin Care
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Surgical Flaps

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents