Video Atlas of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

This book aims to demonstrate techniques to medical professionals worldwide who are involved in the care of cleft lip, cleft palate, and related abnormalities, such as velopharyngeal insufficiency. This concise resource reviews the most salient procedures and techniques covering cleft lip and palate cases, including the medical considerations surrounding these cases, namely maxillofacial, anesthetic and speech considerations. High-quality DVD videos illustrate the fundamental step-by-step approach to carrying out each procedure. Each chapter includes a "pearls and pitfalls" section reflecting the broad experience of the authors of identifying best practices.