Patient's question:
Our child has been crying recently for no apparent reason, pointing at their mouth and saying it hurts. Could you please tell me what kind of cleft lip and palate repair surgery is?Doctor's answer:
According to the different conditions of cleft lip and palate in infants, the treatment should be selected accordingly. Surgical treatment is usually adopted. For infants with narrower clefts, it is best to complete the palate repair surgery within the first year of life. For more severe conditions, treatment can be performed around the age of 5. Pay attention to maintaining cleanliness and dryness at the wound site at all times. Prevent excessive crying from causing scratches that may worsen the condition. Attend follow-up examinations and treatments at the hospital on schedule. Sometimes, cleft lip and palate can severely affect defecation and also have a significant impact on appearance, seriously affecting the physical and mental health of both adults and children. Surgical repair treatment should be considered.