World J Oral Maxillofac Surg | Volume 6, Issue 1 | Research Article | Open Access
Pérez N1*, Alarcón N1, Herrera H1 and Muñoz R2,3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial, University of Carabobo Maxillofacial Residency Program, Dr. Ángel Larralde
University Hospital, Venezuela
2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Carabobo Maxillofacial Residency Program, Dr. Ángel
Larralde University Hospital, Venezuela
3Department of Craniofacial Surgery, Palmer Children Hospital, Maryland, USA
*Correspondance to: Nohelia Pérez
Fulltext PDFBackground: To evaluate the incidence of patients diagnosed with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate according to gender, age, diagnosis, and treatment in the "Dr. Atilio Perdomo" Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service of the "Dr. Ángel Larralde" University Hospital located in the state of Carabobo, Venezuela. Methods: Data from all patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate who underwent corrective surgery in the service over 7 years (2016-2022) were retrospectively analyzed. Results: During this period, a total of 305 patients underwent surgery. The year with the highest incidence was 2016, with 69 cases (22.62%). A higher incidence of diagnosis was observed in patients with complete cleft palate, with 77 patients (25.24%). Besides, A higher incidence of left lip cleft was found compared to other types of lip cleft, with 38 patients (12.45%). Regarding gender, 164 cases (54%) of male patients were recorded. The highest incidence was found in patients aged 0 to 3 years, with 166 cases (54%). About the techniques used, the most common technique to correct cleft lips was the technique described by Tennison Randall, with a total of 69 cases (22.62%).
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Pérez N, Alarcón N, Herrera H, Muñoz R. Retrospective Evaluation of 7 Years of Patients with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate Treated in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service of the "Ángel Larralde" University Hospital (HUAL). World J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023; 5(2): 1049..