Dr. Xavier Meaux, left, and Dr. Gabriella Flacke prep Aubergine for a CT scan on July 12, 2019. Jennifer King jking@miamiherald.com Gabriella Flacke cringed as she looked at the CT scan images of the ...

Early surgery for isolated cleft palate repair is more likely to achieve a successful outcome, according to an international study of newborn babies from across Europe and South America. The study was ...

A combination of two established surgical techniques provides good outcomes in repair of cleft palate in infants, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. "Based on our ...

Cleft palate repair encompasses a spectrum of techniques designed to close the palatal defect, reconstitute the muscular sling of the soft palate and restore velopharyngeal competence while preserving ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One Oklahoma family is counting their Christmas blessings this holiday. Earlier this year, their son was born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate. They have invited News 4’s Ali ...

Your palate is the roof of your mouth. It separates your mouth from the cavities of your nose. Development of your palate starts in utero around the sixth week of development and continues to develop ...