Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has had a series of problems, and I am very concerned, afraid that the condition will worsen. Can congenital cleft palate be surgically repaired?Doctor's answer:
Cleft lip and palate treatment is sequential. The goal of treatment is to restore the normal shape of the upper lip and normal speech function. To achieve satisfactory surgical results, the timing of plastic and repair surgery is very important. Currently, the internationally recognized optimal surgical time for cleft lip is 3 months after birth, and for cleft palate, it is 18 months after birth. Children are threatened by neonatal diseases, so parents must take their children to seek medical treatment immediately, avoiding the use of small advertisements drugs. Rational drug use is necessary. For parents, it is important to observe changes in their children's symptoms and help them receive timely medical treatment as much as possible.