Comparative study on cleft palate morphology after passive presurgical plate therapy in unilateral cleft lip and palate

Presurgical plate therapy has been a widely accepted treatment prior to palatal cleft closure. The effects of passive presurgical plate therapy on cleft morphology prior to single-stage unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) repair was quantified.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research