The treatment of cleft palate

  • Dr J D Erlank
Keywords: Cleft palate, Cleft lip, Age factors, Speech

Abstract

Many articles written on the treatment of cleft palate patients as well as the author's own experience at the University of Pretoria, form the basis of his recommendations. He discusses the repair of the soft palate, the repair of the hard palate and the appropriate ages to do it.

Author Biography

Dr J D Erlank
MB ChB, MMed (Chir) (Pta)
Section
Review Articles