Predictors of Adverse Events Following Cleft Palate Repair

Conclusions: Although adverse events following cleft palate surgery are rare, systemic disease remains the greatest predictor for readmission and reoperation. Neurologic and pulmonary diseases are the greatest systemic risk factors. Intraoperative adverse events requiring blood transfusion are the greatest surgical risk factor for post-surgical complications.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research