Cleft palate surgery at six months has superior outcomes to surgery at one year
1. In this randomized controlled trial, isolated cleft palate surgery at six months resulted in a reduced risk of developing velopharyngeal insufficiency at five years as compared to surgery at 12 months. 2. There was no difference in speech, dentofacial, or growth development between surgery completed at six months versus 12 months. Evidence Rating Level:
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