Congenital Heart Diseases Associated With Cleft Lip and Palate and Its Impact on Surgical Treatment Planning of Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate-A Cross-Sectional Study.
Gautam RaoAnil DesaiNiranjan KumarPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2020)
The results emphasize the association between clefting and CHD. The collected data suggest that there should be careful examination of children with cleft lip and palate for signs of heart disease. This could significantly reduce the morbidity/mortality of cleft lip and palate surgery making it more predictable and safer.