With respect to repair of cleft palate, the soft palate is first repaired, ideal time for which is?
Correct Answer: 6 months
Description: Timing of primary cleft lip and palate procedures Cleft lip alone Cleft palate alone Cleft lip and palate Unilateral: one operation at 5-6 months Bilateral: One operation at 4-5 months Soft palate only: One operation at 6 months Soft and hard palate: Two operations Soft palate at 6 months Hard palate at 15-18 months Unilateral: Two operations Cleft lip and soft palate at 5-6 months Hard palate and gum pad with or without lip revision at 15-18 months Bilateral: two operations Cleft lip and soft palate at 4-5 months Hard palate and gum pad with or without lip revision at 15-18 months
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