Cleft Lip/Palate

Question 1

what happens in cleft lip/palate

Answer 1

failure for cells to fuse

Question 2

when does cleft lip occur

Answer 2

6-8 weeks gestation

Question 3

when does cleft palate occur

Answer 3

7-12 weeks gestation

Question 4

what are the various presentations of cleft lip/palate

Answer 4

unilateral - one sided cleft lip/palate
bilateral - both sides of lip/palate
combo - missing part of lip/palate

Question 5

what areas do cleft lips affect

Answer 5

bottom of nose to vermilion border of lip

Question 6

what areas do cleft palates affect

Answer 6

soft to hard portion of the palate where it doesn’t close

Question 7

consequence of cleft, difficulty with what?

Answer 7

sucking, cant create a vacuum

breastfeeding and nursing can be a challenge-encourage

Question 8

what causes cleft lip/palate

Answer 8

unknown
smoking in first trimester has shown to correlate
genetics plays a role (previous births)

Question 9

which is more common lip or palate?

Answer 9

most often together

Question 10

are children with cleft lip/palate at higher risk for aspirating?

Answer 10

yes due to opening