Designing a Protocol for Reconstruction of Cleft Lip in Neonatal Period | ||||
| Al-Azhar University Journal of Medical and Virus Researches and Studies | ||||
| Volume 7, Issue 1, December 2025, Page 19-26 PDF (428.68 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/aujv.2025.449922 | ||||
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| Abstract | ||||
| For many years the reconstructive surgeons were adherent to what's called the role of ten (10 pounds in weight, 10 grams for Hb %, 10 weeks for age), the early management was lip adhesion only. The optimal timing of surgery depends on several factors, including the surgeon's experience, how risky anesthesia is for the patient and other health problems they have. For most babies, surgeons recommend having cleft lip surgery between 10 and 12 weeks. To find a protocol that facilitates cleft lip repair in the neonatal Period. This is a prospective, interventional randomized study on Plastic and Pediatric surgery departments. We conducted this study on 10 cases fulfilling the inclusion criteria in neonatal period. Anticipated outcomes include insights into the impact of Millard technique on early cleft lip repair on facial aesthetics, feeding difficulties, as regard parents satisfaction were 80% of cases satisfied by early repair, 20% not satisfied due to problems with anesthesia as regard surgical satisfaction 1% of cases was fair result, 50% of cases were good result, 30% of cases were very good result, 1% of cases was excellent result. performing the Millard technique early in neonates with cleft lips has several advantages. Early intervention can help prevent feeding difficulties and speech problems; it can also help improve the child’s overall quality of life by early returning to normal life and getting rid of family psychological problems due to presence of congenital anomalies. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Cleft lip and palate; Neonatal; Cleft Lip Repair | ||||
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