title: Secondary cleft deformities.
abstract: Cleft palate fistulas are an unfortunate complication that may follow repair of a cleft palate. The presenting symptoms may be variable, and a full evaluation is necessary to identify which symptoms are directly attributable to the fistula. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended when formulating a treatment plan, which takes into consideration symptomatology, speech, growth, dentition, aesthetics, and individual medical and psychosocial needs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, California, USA.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Folk
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: D'Antonio
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hardesty
mesh_terms: D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects*