Cleft palate - lip occurs during the development of the baby
in the womb of the mother due to defects that occur in the junction of the
structures in the face area. It is seen in 1 of 700-1000 pregnancies. The cleft
lip and palate can be separately or together. Although this is not a definite
reason, genetic factors, environmental factors, smoking-alcohol, some drugs
used during pregnancy, infections, folic acid and B vitamin deficiency can lead
to this condition.
Some of the babies born with cleft lip palate may have some
other body abnormalities. Therefore, these babies should be given a detailed
physical examination after birth.
Babies with cleft lips can be fed normally by sucking nipples
without encountering any serious problems. However, there is a problem in
feeding babies with cleft palate. These babies have difficulty sucking nipples.
During sucking, the baby's airways may become clogged; There may be situations
such as milk escaping into the throat or milk absorbed from the nose.
The most suitable method for feeding babies with cleft palate
is to give milk to the baby with a soft bottle, milk from the breast of the
mother. These children often have upper respiratory tract infections and otitis
media. In these cases, treatment should be provided by otolaryngologists.
When the cleft cleft is 2.5-3 months old, the cleft palate
should be operated between 6 months and 1 year of age. If the cleft lip and
palate are together, the cleft should be operated at the 3rd month and the cleft
palate at the age of 1.
Since children with cleft palate may have speech disorders,
these children must be operated before starting to speak. Speech therapy may be
required for children after surgery, in these cases, help from speech
therapists is obtained.
-PYELECTASIS OR HYDRONEPHROSIS
-SPINA BIFIDA
-SINGLE UMBLIKAL ARTERY
-TRISOMY 18
-VENTRICULOMEGALY
-CLEFT PALATE - LIP
