Primary Cleft Palate Management and Repair.

There are many techniques from which to choose in cleft palate repair. The decision of which to use varies from surgeon to surgeon and may be tailored based on the type of cleft palate and surgeon training or preference. The goal of cleft palate repair is to improve speech resonance, while minimizing complications. Repair techniques are ever evolving to reduce complications and improve success rates as measured by fistula formation and velopharyngeal insufficiency.