Incidence of operative procedures on cleft lip and palate patients.
The incidence of operative procedures in a group of 374 cleft lip and palate patients was determined by a chart review. These patients were part of a long term study funded by the National Institute of Dental Research at the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. The chart review provided a breakdown of the primary and secondary procedures performed on the patients. Although the secondary procedures carried out were underestimated in this study, it is clear that these operations comprise a major component of the successful treatment of these patients. The results of the study and the implications in today's managed care environment are discussed.
Mackay
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Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Penn State Geisinger Health System, Penn State College of Medicine, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
Mazahari
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M
Graham
W P
WP
Jeffords
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K
Leber
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D
Gorman
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P
Lieser
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JD
Wrye
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Kutz
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R
Saggers
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D002648:Child; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D010414:Pennsylvania; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012086:Reoperation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data