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Cleft lip and palate Both bilateral

2017-04-04 07:21:27
I am blessed with son but he has the following birth defects Bilateral cleft lip and palate. I am worried about his future and treatment Will he able to live normal life after his surgery ? Speech and facial will it be normal ?
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Babies born with cleft lip and palate have excellent outcome following surgery. They'll be able to lead a normal life. If corrective surgery is done by an expert, even the scar may not be visible.
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See an expert plastic surgeon well versed with cleft lip & palate surgery.
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Check for any other associate anamolies.

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