Directory of Cleft Lip and Palate Resources

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A cleft lip is formed in the top of the lip as either a small gap or an indentation in the lip and may continue into the nose. If the cleft affects the palate structure of the mouth it is referred to as a cleft palate.

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Resources in This Category

• Born to be Cleft

  http://calvero.tripod.com/cleft/
  Personal story of what it was like having been born with this disorder.

• Children's Hospital Boston: Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

  http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site2034/mainpageS2034P0.html
  Describes these conditions and their causes, the associated problems, their diagnosis and treatment. Includes a video with information on prevention and treatment.

• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

  http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/birth_defect/cleft_lip_palate.html
  Explains the causes and treatment of these conditions and the effect they have on a child's life.

• Cleft Lip and Palate

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleft_palate
  Wikipedia article on these conditions, their prevalence among different ethnic groups, their causes, diagnosis and treatment.

• Common Congenital Disorders: Cleft Lip

  http://www.ppsca.com/cleft.htm
  From the Pediatric Plastic Surgery and Craniofacial Associates site, this provides basic cleft lip and palate information, along with before and after pictures.

• Emily's Story

  http://www.ouremily.blogspot.com/
  Emily was born with cleft lip and palate on April 15, 2004. This site chronicles Emily's treatment, recovery and day to day progress with specifics on using a nasoalveolar molding device prior to surgery.

• Final Operations (Cleft Lip/Palate)

  http://www.samizdat.com/pp7.html
  John B. Mulliken, M.D. discusses final operations related to teeth, lip scars and nose, for teenagers with cleft lip/palate.

• Living with Cleft Lip and Palate

  http://deeanddall2.tripod.com/
  One woman's journey to adulthood with cleft lip and palate. Contains support and information links as well as a forum for discussion with others who are faced with clefts.

• Operation Rainbow

  http://www.operationrainbowcanada.com/
  Registered Canadian charity that oversees volunteer medical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children in underdeveloped countries with cleft lip, palate and burn scars

• Smile Train

  http://www.smiletrain.org/
  An international charity that provides surgery to those in need, as well as providing training to doctors in the region. Includes news, photograph gallery, and project details.

• The Transformation of a Child Born with a Cleft Lip

  http://www.pbase.com/stella97king/cleft_lip
  Extensive photo gallery provided by Stella King. Includes comments from viewers.

• Transforming Faces Worldwide

  http://www.transformingfaces.org/
  A charity supporting cleft lip and palate management around the world.

• Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/873018-overview
  This article addresses the indications and remedies for velopharyngeal insufficiency in cleft-affected patients.

 

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