Which is one of the "rule of tens" in regard to cleft lip repair?

a. Over 10 years in age
b. 10% of body fat
c. Less than 10 cm of lip tissue
d. 10 pounds in body weight


ANS: D
Some surgeons prefer to wait until the patient is 10 weeks old, laboratory values contain hemoglobin of 10 g, and patient is at least 10 pounds in weight.

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