http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cleft-palate/basics/causes/co... Closure of lip defect precedes correction of the palate
Performed when patients are 2-3 months of age
“Rule of tens”
Z-plasty to minimize retraction of scar
Millard rotational advancement technique
Protect suture line with Logan bow or other methods
Typically performed when patients are 6-12 months of age
Effect on speech development
Prognosis
Nursing care