Can congenital cleft lip and palate be treated?
Disease description:
A close friend's newborn child was diagnosed with congenital cleft lip and palate. I'm quite concerned about the baby and would like to know—can this condition be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Congenital cleft lip and palate can generally be treated. With early intervention after the occurrence of congenital cleft lip and palate, clinical cure is usually achievable. Congenital cleft lip and palate refers to a congenital malformation affecting the maxillofacial region, which may lead to difficulties in sucking, underdevelopment of the maxilla, and recurrent infections in the oral and nasal cavities. The primary treatment method is surgery, such as cleft lip repair and cleft palate repair.
