title: Cleft Lip and Palate: An Evidence-Based Review.
abstract: The current article reviews the pertinent literature on the management of cleft lip and palate. We review the commonly used surgical techniques for repair, adjunctive options for treatment, clinical outcomes, complications, and concerns to consider. Throughout the discussion, we state the level of evidence where applicable and identify areas for future study.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shaye
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 1403 - 29 Street Northwest, South Tower Room 602, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9, Canada.
authors.forename: C Carrie
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2521 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. Electronic address: travis.tollefson@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
authors.forename: Travis T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Tollefson
mesh_terms: D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Cleft lip; Cleft palate; Evidence-based medicine; Outcomes