Cleft Palate Surgery – Procedures
What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure Cleft palate is the fourth most common birth defect. It can occur as an isolated defect or as part of a syndrome along with other congenital anomalies (Pierre Robin syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome). Isolated cleft palate occurs in 1/2500 births. Its incidence is highest in Native Americans…
