The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database.
Jordan N HalseyLindsey AstiRichard E KirschnerPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2022)
This study highlights ethnic differences in presentation and 30-day outcomes following palatoplasty. Further evaluation of disparities in cleft care should be performed to improve healthcare access and surgical outcomes.