S.G.'s parents are advised that S.G. will return 6 months later for the palatoplasty. They are
concerned about the delay between surgeries. What will your response be?
What will be an ideal response?
Timing remains controversial; however, it is generally performed between 9 and 15 months of age to
allow timing for palatal changes with normal growth and to maximize speech development before
compensatory speech patterns are formed. The timing between surgeries also allows for adequate
healing of the lip.
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