Which of these statements about surgical repair of cleft lip and palate malformations in a 4-week-old infant is TRUE?
a. It will be delayed until the growth of the craniofacial bones is complete.
b. It will be done in stages with the lip being the last repair done.
c. The lip will be repaired at 6 to 12 weeks and the palate at 12 to 18 months.
d. Only the palate will be repaired, and the lip can be done later if cosmetic surgery is desired.
C
Cleft lip/palate is the failure of the palate, lip, or both to fuse. Nasal, lip, and palate distortions are common and apparent at birth. The infant with cleft palate is at risk for aspiration, feeding difficulties, and respiratory infections. Care is directed at closing the defects (the lip is repaired at 6 to 12 weeks and the palate at 12 to 18 months) and preventing complications. The infant's ability to suck, swallow, breathe, and handle secretions must be assessed.
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