One-Stage Cleft Lip and Palate Repair in an Older Population

In underdeveloped countries one-stage definitive repair of cleft lip and palate is considered for late-presenting patients.A total of 25 patients with unoperated cleft lip and palate more than 2 years of age were enrolled in this study for one-stage simultaneous repair of cleft lip and palate. According to Veau-Wardill-Kilner push-back technique, 2 flap palatoplasties were performed for palatal repairs; all of the lips were repaired with the...