Cleft palate and cleft lip are common birth defects that affect the face and mouth, and can occur separately or together.
Cleft palate is a birth defect that occurs when the roof of the mouth (palate) does not close completely during fetal development.
Cleft lip is a birth defect that occurs when the front part of the upper lip does not fully fuse.
What are the complications?
Difficulty feeding and feeding
Fluid coming out of the nose during feeding.
Difficulty speaking.
Hearing problems and otitis media.
Facial deformities.
Problems with teeth and jaw.
What are the causes?
Hereditary causes.
Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy.
The mother taking certain medications that are harmful to the pregnancy, such as migraine medications.
Infection of the mother with some diseases such as rubella and influenza
What are the treatment methods?
Surgery is the main treatment for cleft palate and cleft lip.
Surgery can be performed at an early age, usually within the first few months of the child’s birth.
Multiple surgeries may be needed to fully repair the defect.
