A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE

Orofacial clefts represent the most prevalent craniofacial birth defects and rank as the second most common birth anomaly, surpassed only by clubfoot. The management of patients with cleft lip and palate necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. An ideal cleft team should comprise craniofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, geneticists, anesthesiologists, speech-language pathologists, nutritionists, orthodontists, prosthodontists, and psychologists. Additionally, to ensure the capability of addressing even rare facial clefts with a high standard of care, the inclusion of neurosurgeons and ophthalmologists is essential. This comprehensive approach facilitates long-term follow-up throughout the child's development and aims to achieve several critical treatment objectives