Health-Related Quality of Life in Cleft Lip and/or Palate Patients – a cross-sectional study from preschool age until adolescence

Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is the most common congenital craniofacial anomaly. Multiple operations, long-lasting supplementary treatments, as well as impaired functional and esthetic outcome might have a negative impact on patients ’ social–emotional functioning and self-esteem, resulting in a lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Source: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research