Reviewing the orthognathic surgical care of the patient with cleft lip and palate: the single surgeon experience

J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Sep:20 Suppl 2:1895-904. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181b6c69f.

Abstract

Patients with cleft lip and palate are best treated in a multidisciplinary setting and benefit from being treated by experienced surgeons in high-volume centers. We present the evaluation of 103 consecutive patients with cleft lip and palate treated by a senior craniofacial surgeon. The results of orthognathic surgery in respect to function, stability, cosmesis, and complications are audited.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cleft Lip / surgery*
  • Cleft Palate / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction
  • Osteotomy, Le Fort*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome