Multidisciplinary Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common congenital anomalies. Treatment of this deformity presents a serious problem around the world because, at the present time, it cannot be prevented. Throughout the years, the multidisciplinary approach has been proven to be the most effective way to treat the many problems associated with cleft lip and palate.
This team is made of up of the following:
Craniofacial surgeon- Plastic surgeon
- Pediatric neurosurgeon
- Pediatric anesthesiologist
- Neuro and pediatric ophthamologist
- Otolaryngologist
- Speech pathologist
- Orthodontist
- Geneticist
- Neuroradiologist
- Psychologist
- Social worker
- Pediatrician
- Pediatric intensivist
- Pediatric nurse
- Pedodontist
- Anthropologist
- Medical artist
- Photographer
