Do Race and Socioeconomic Status Affect Date of Initial Presentation and Repair of Patients with Cleft lip ± Palate and Head Shape Conditions?

Race and SES may play an important role in the delay of first presentation to plastic surgery clinic and subsequent repair for these patient populations. Further educational efforts must be provided to ensure equitable care. This single institutional study may serve to encourage other academic centers to analyze the timing of care for our pediatric patients.