Range and Frequency of Congenital Malformations Among Children With Cleft Lip and/or Palate.

Kate J FitzsimonsM J HamiltonJ van der MeulenJ MedinaMah WahedallyM H ParkCjh Russell

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2022)

Congenital malformations are common among children born alive with a cleft, affecting over half of some cleft subgroups. Given the frequency of certain structural malformations, clinicians should consider standardized screening for these children. Establishing good links with pediatric and genetic services is recommended.

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