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Management of cleft lip

palate

 The management involves a multi-
disciplinary approach . The team

includes the following :

 Cleft surgeon

Plastic surgeon

Primary / secondary cleft
operations

 Specialist cleft nurse

provide initial advice about

feeding, taping

 Speech and language therapist

Feeding advice

Speech assessment and training

 Dentist

ABG, dental caries

 Orthodontist

 ENT surgeon

Hearing assessment

Middle ear effusion treatment

 Self help group

Cleft Association