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Cleft Lip and Palate
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Prognosis (Expectations)
Although treatment may extend over several years and require several surgeries depending upon the involvement, most children affected by this disorder can achieve normal appearance, speech, and eating. For some, speech problems may continue.
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• Definition
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Symptoms & Signs
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis & Tests
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Treatment
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Prognosis
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Complications
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 12/27/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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