A survey of cleft lip and palate surgery taught in Plastic Surgery Training Programs.
A mail survey was used to document the surgical methods for repair of cleft lip and palate being taught in Plastic Surgery Training Programs. The survey was completed by Senior Residents representing over 80% of the training programs in the United States. The results demonstrate that variation exists regarding methods and techniques for cleft lip and palate surgery.
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008722:Methods; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery