Hearing Outcomes in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Resource Limited Setting.
Kanachai BoonpiraksYanin NawachartkositNattayaporn CharunruengterakulDhave SetabutrPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2024)
Early tympanostomy tube insertion improves hearing outcomes in pediatric patients with cleft lip and palate, achieving normal hearing at a significantly younger age. This approach offers a valuable alternative in resource-limited settings with constrained audiological services. Further research on long-term speech outcomes and cost-effectiveness is warranted.