What does cleft lip mean

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Cleft lip is an oral and maxillofacial deformity of newborn. It is mainly affected by genetic factors and environmental factors and needs surgical treatment. Let's see what cleft lip means.

What does cleft lip mean

First of all, cleft lip is a common congenital malformation in oral and maxillofacial region, the incidence is about 1:1000. In normal fetuses, after the fifth week, some embryonic processes gradually fuse with each other to form the face. If they fail to develop normally, deformities can occur, including cleft lip.

Secondly, the exact causes and pathogenesis of developmental and fusion disorders are not fully understood. The research shows that it may be divided into genetic factors and environmental factors, and related to nutrition, genetics, infection, endocrine and other factors.

Finally, it is generally considered that unilateral cleft lip should be operated in about three to six months, while bilateral cleft lip should be slightly delayed. The basic conditions for the operation are: good health, no upper respiratory tract infection, no local and surrounding tissue infection. Therefore, if we want to use surgery for treatment, it is very important to grasp the opportunity of surgery.

matters needing attention

Pregnant women during pregnancy should avoid partial diet, ensure adequate intake of vitamin B, C, D and calcium, iron, phosphorus, maintain a peaceful state of mind, do not often be in a state of tension, develop good living habits, it is best to give up smoking and drinking.