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Primary cleft lip repair

 The timing of the cleft lip repair is usually at 3

months, as the child will have better

cardiovascular-pulmonary function,

nutritional status and immunity towards

infection.

 The aim of the primary cleft lip repair is

Lengthen the shortened lip over cleft side

Reconstruct skin, muscle and mucosa

Detach abnormal muscle insertions