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Cleft palate repair

(palatoplasty)

 The aim of palatoplasty is to repair the cleft

prior to speech development and to prevent

reflux into nasal cavity by separating nasal

from oral cavity.

 Palatoplasty is usually performed between 9

to 12 months of age.

 There are many techniques available

including Von Langenbeck, Veau-wardill

Kilner (V-Y pushback) , and Furlow

palatoplasty (Double opposing Z-plasty) .

Shkoukani, M. A. Reviews, 102(4), 333–342.doi:10.1002/bdrc.21083