The Prevalence of Non-Syndromic Orofacial Clefts and Associated Congenital Heart Diseases of a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Conclusion: This study highlights the recognition of the associated congenital heart disease with non-syndromic orofacial cleft patients. Global screening protocols designed for newborns with non-syndromic orofacial cleft are needed to eliminate late diagnosis of critical congenital heart diseases which might present operative risks of anesthesia and/or surgical procedures.
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research