A CASE AND REVIEW OF CPO AND CLASSIFICATION OF CLP
Dr. Saba Afreen, Dr. Shivam Katyal*, Dr. Geeta Rajput and Dr. Tabish Ahmed
ABSTRACT
Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common congenital defects. CLEFT PALATE with or without cleft lip is seen in about 1/2500 births and may involve only the uvula or extend through the soft and hard palates. Cleft palate only (CPO) is one of the most common malformations presenting at birth. Etiology of CPO is unknown with several genetic and environmental risk factors. Infants with cleft palate may suffer with other complications such as feeding difficulties, eustachian tube dysfunction, middle ear effusions, middle ear infections, hearing loss, speech disorders, dental and orthodontic problems. Feeding plate provides a prosthetic aid for swallowing.
Keywords: cleft palate only, feeding plate, genetic predisposition .
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