Orofacial Clefts: Prenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Management
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P: 139-149
August 2011

Orofacial Clefts: Prenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Management

Turk J Orthod 2011;24(2):139-149
1. Başkent Univ., Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana, Turkey
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Received Date: 20.06.2010
Accepted Date: 19.08.2010
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ABSTRACT

Orofacial clefts are among the most common congenital malformations which have significant consequences in terms of long term morbidity and health care costs. The overall prevalence of orofacial clefts is estimated to be 9.92 per 10000 births. This review outlines some aspects of etiopathogenesis, prenatal diagnosis and management of the condition.