The characteristics and perioperative outcomes of children with orofacial clefts managed at an academic hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa

The characteristics and perioperative outcomes of children with orofacial clefts managed at an academic hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract Background Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the commonest congenital anomalies of the head and neck. Their aetiology is multifactorial, and prevalence has a geographical variation. This study sought to describe OFC cases that presented for surgery. Objectives The study aimed to describe the preo...

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Main Authors: Prosperity A. Sithole, Palesa Motshabi-Chakane, Michel K. Muteba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Orofacial clefts
Syndromic clefts
Concomitant congenital anomalies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03267-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03267-5

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