41. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston - Genetics - Cleft Lip This page is designed to provide information on the research study conducted by Dr. Jacqueline T. Hecht and her associates, and to provide a way for families who are affected by cleft lip and palate to participate in the study. http://ped1.med.uth.tmc.edu/genetics/research/index_CLP.htm

Department of Pediatrics - Division of Medical Genetics Welcome to The Cleft Lip and Palate Page Home Cleft Lip and Palate Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us This page is designed to provide information on the research study conducted by Dr. Jacqueline T. Hecht and her associates, and to provide a way for families who are affected by cleft lip and palate to participate in the study. Cleft lip and palate is a serious problem affecting the face that is found in 1 out of 1,000 babies. Multiple surgeries are needed to close the clefts affecting the face and palate. The causes of cleft lip and palate are slowly being identified but a great deal of research needs to be done. We are trying to identify the the genetic (hereditary) causes and what factors in the environment (Smoking, medications, alcohol) play a role. Families in which there are multiple relatives with cleft lip and palate are of particular interest but we are also interested in families where isolated cleft lip and palate has occurred. By identifying the causes we may be able to modify the environment and develop new treatments. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page for information on how to participate.

42. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Cleft Lip And Palate Friday, 28 November, 2003, 1726 GMT cleft lip and palate. Surgery for cleft lips takes place in the first few months after birth. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/c-d/1763578.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health: Medical notes News Front Page World ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Friday, 28 November, 2003, 17:26 GMT Cleft lip and palate Surgery for cleft lips takes place in the first few months after birth A baby which was abandoned by its parents in Portugal was identified partly through a distinctive cleft upper lip. BBC News Online looks at the condition and how it is treated. A 'cleft' or split forms parts of the face which developed separately during early pregnancy, do not then join together properly. A cleft can affect the lip, the palate and the gum. The severity of the condition can vary. A cleft lip creates an opening between the mouth and the nose, and can look as though there is a split in the lip. It can range from a slight 'notch' in the coloured part of the lip to a complete separation in one or both sides of the lip extending up and into the nose. Some babies who have a cleft lip may also have a cleft in the gum. Again, that can either be a small split, or complete division.

43. BBC NEWS | Health | Cleft Lip And Palate Gene Identified Scientists have identified a crucial faulty gene causes an inherited form of cleft lip and palate. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2225685.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health News Front Page World UK ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Sunday, 1 September, 2002, 23:07 GMT 00:07 UK Cleft lip and palate gene identified Scientists have identified a crucial faulty gene that causes an inherited form of cleft lip and palate. The form of the condition, known as Van der Woude syndrome, can cause severe facial disfigurements in babies. Although I would love a child, my condition has prevented me from considering fatherhood Geoff Murray The researchers discovered the gene - known as Interferon Regulatory Factor 6 (IRF6) - by examining information generated from the Human Genome Project. Much of the work was based on an analysis of samples from a set of twins in Brazil, where, highly unusually, one boy was born with Van der Woude syndrome, and the other without. In the long-term, it could lead to better understanding of why and how cleft lip and palate occurs, and could lead to treatments during pregnancy that might prevent the development of the condition. Important advance Researcher Professor Michael Dixon, of the University of Manchester, said: "This research is of significant global interest. Every 11 minutes a child is born somewhere in the world with a cleft lip and palate.

44. Common Congenital Disorders-Cleft Lip From the Pediatric Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Associates site, this provides basic cleft lip and palate information, along with before and after pictures. http://www.ppsca.com/cleft.htm

new!!! Jeremiah's Story Home Cleft Lip and Palate Common Congenital Disorders The cleft lip deformity is the most common congenital deformity seen in the United States. The overall occurrence is one in seven hundred live births. Some ethnic groups (eskimos, asians) have a higher number of babies with cleft lip. Sometimes the cleft lip is associated with a cleft in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate). The cleft lip maybe unilateral (one side) or bilateral (on either side of the nose). The cleft lip maybe complete (no bridging tissue across the cleft) of incomplete. The deformity seen in your baby with a cleft lip includes the lip, muscles around the lip, and the nose. All these deformities should be addressed at the initial surgery. The alveolus (the bone where the teeth come out) may also have a cleft, which may be address early if the deformity is not too severe, often the alveolus cleft is corrected at seven or eight years old. The repair of the lip is usually completed around three months of age. In preparation

45. Children With Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate Children with Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip. cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth effects, occuring in one of every 500 to 1000 babies. http://www.comeunity.com/disability/cleft/

Children with Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Personal stories and resources for parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate. Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth effects, occuring in one of every 500 to 1000 babies. Surgery and therapy are available to correct these conditions but may not be accessible for children in orphanages. Personal Stories The Story of Our Adoption of a Child with Cleft Palate Inspirational story of an adoption from Vietnam. Lois Fraser Resources Annotated Links for Cleft Palate and Lip Adoption of Children with Special Needs Circle of Smiles WebRing This WebRing is owned by The Comeunity Website Support for Adoption and Special Needs Want to join Circle of Smiles? Skip Previous Previous Next ... Children's Disabilities and Special Needs Book Reviews Special Needs Books Prematurity Books Author Interviews Articles ADHD/ADD Adoption Health Advocacy for Our Children Cerebral Palsy ... Vision Impairment Mailing Lists Preemie Child Mailing List List of Special Needs Mailing Lists Resources Allergies Asthma Attachment Seizures ... Special Needs COMEUNITY Parenting Support for Unique Families http://www.comeunity.com

46. About Cleft Lip And Palate A General Overview This page contains an overview of cleft lip and palate. cleft lip and palate. What is cleft lip and palate? Cleft means split or separation . http://www.webhealth.co.uk/WebHealth_A-Z_of_Health/About_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate_A_

Cleft Lip and Palate What is Cleft Lip and Palate? Cleft means 'split' or 'separation'. During early pregnancy, separate areas of the face develop and then join together. If some parts do not join properly the result is a cleft, the type and severity of which can vary. Cleft lip and palate can occur separately or together. A cleft lip (sometimes referred to as a harelip) can range from a slight notch in the coloured part of the upper lip to complete separation in one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) sides of the lip, extending up and into the nose. A cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth has not joined completely. The back of the palate (towards the throat) is called the soft palate and the front (towards the mouth) is called the hard palate. If you feel the inside of your mouth with your tongue, you will be able to notice the difference between the soft and the hard palate. A cleft can affect the soft palate, or both the soft and the hard palate. Incidence About 1 in 700 babies is born with a cleft in the UK (that's about 1,000 each year). The causes are not well understood, though it can sometimes run in families.

47. California Clift Lip And Palate Surgery - Lip Augmentation By Cosmetic Surgeon S cleft lip and palate. If you re considering surgery to correct cleft lip or palate . . . In the early weeks of development, long http://www.face-doctor.com/cleft.htm

Dr. Pearlman D. Hicks California Cosmetic Surgeon Cleft Lip and Palate If you're considering surgery to correct cleft lip or palate . . . In the early weeks of development, long before a child is born, the right and left sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth normally grow together. Occasionally, however, in about one of every 800 babies, those sections don't quite meet. A child born with a separation in the upper lip is said to have a cleft lip. A similar birth defect in the roof of the mouth, or palate, is called a cleft palate. Since the lip and the palate develop separately, it is possible for a child to have a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or variations of both. If your child was born with either or both of these conditions, your doctor will probably recommend surgery to repair it. Medical professionals have made great advances in treating children with clefts and can do a lot to help your child lead a normal, healthy, happy life. This information will give you a basic understanding of the operation when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on you individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your surgeon if there is anything you don't understand about the procedure.

48. Transforming Faces Worldwide A charity supporting cleft lip and palate management around the world. http://www.transformingfaces.org/

home Transforming Faces Worldwide Transforming Faces Worldwide is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the availability and quality of medical treatment and care of children and adults, with cleft lip and palate and related craniofacial disorders. TFW will provide funding, support and encouragement to improve the quality of long-term cleft management in developing countries. TFW seeks to work alongside local organizations that are committed to the full development of the individual. TFW is supported by the generous financial support of charitable foundations and individuals. TFW also depends on volunteer support from medical professionals, international development experts, and individuals like you.

49. Cleft Lip And Palate MAIN SEARCH INDEX. cleft lip and palate. The incidence of cleft lip and palate not associated with a syndrome is one in 700 newborns. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000325.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Cleft lip and palate Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition A cleft is a birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the lip and/or palate of the fetus do not fuse very early in pregnancy . A cleft lip, sometimes referred to as a harelip, is an opening in the upper lip that can extend into the base of the nostril. A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth. Description Babies born with cleft lips will have an opening involving the upper lip. The length of the opening ranges from a small notch, to a cleft that extends into the base of the nostril. Cleft lips may involve one or both sides of the lip. Babies born with cleft palates have openings in the palate, which is the roof of the mouth. The size and position of the opening varies. The cleft may be only in the hard palate, the bony portion of the roof of the mouth, opening into the floor of the nose. It may be only in the soft palate, the soft portion of the roof of the mouth. The cleft palate may involve both the hard and soft palate and may occur on both sides of the center of the palate. Babies may have cleft lips with or without cleft palates. Cleft palates may also occur without cleft lips.

50. International Craniofacial Institute - Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment Center International Craniofacial Institute cleft lip and palate Treatment Center, cleft lip and palate BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES. All Bilateral Unilateral http://www.craniofacial.net/before_after/cleft_lip_palate_before_after/cleft_lip

Contact Us Maps and Driving Directions Your Privacy Doctor's Area ... Before and After Pictures Cleft Lip and Palate CLEFT LIP AND PALATE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES All Bilateral Unilateral Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate ... Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate Preoperative frontal view of a 22-month-old patient with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Postoperative frontal view 5 years after stage 1 simultaneous cleft-lip repair and nasal reconstruction. Pre and postoperative submental vertex views. Every patient's case is unique. Please contact us for a consultation. Contact Us Your Privacy Legal Notices Web Design by Christopher Media

51. International Craniofacial Institute - Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment Center Palate. cleft lip and palate. One in every 700 births results in a cleft lip and/or palate. malformation. cleft lip and palate Diagnosis. http://www.craniofacial.net/diagnosis_libraries/cleft_lip_palate_library/cleft_l

Contact Us Maps and Driving Directions Your Privacy Doctor's Area ... Diagnosis Libraries Cleft Lip and Palate CLEFT LIP AND PALATE One in every 700 births results in a cleft lip and/or palate. Many of these congenital deformities occur in families that have no history of clefts. While it is known how cleft deformities occur, it is seldom known why. Cleft defects develop very early in pregnancy. They result from an abnormality in the genes (units of heredity) or chromosomes (packets of genes). These elements contain the program that determines how the child will be formed. Why and how abnormalities in the genes and chromosomes develop is largely unknown. An individualized genetic assessment may be helpful in identifying the cause of the malformation. Cleft Lip and Palate Diagnosis Bilateral Cleft Lip Bilateral Cleft Lip and Alveolus Bilateral Complete Cleft of the Lip, Alveolus and Palate Cleft Palate ... Unilateral Cleft Lip Cleft Lip and Palate Topics General Considerations Infancy to Adulthood Orthodontic Treatment Special Problems of the Ears ... Legal Notices Web Design by Christopher Media

52. Support Groups - Cleft Lip And Palate home support groups conditions and diseases facial differences cleft lip and palate cleft lip and palate. Information • Diagnosis http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/support-groups/conditions-and-diseases/facial-di

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... facial differences > cleft lip and palate Support Groups - Cleft Lip and Palate Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Health Portals Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome Medicine/Surgery Health Portals: FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets : Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Support Groups - Cleft Lip and Palate Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association (ACPA)/Cleft Palate Foundation Information and support from this newly combined organization. Born to be Cleft Personal story of what it was like having been born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.

53. Virtual Children's Hospital : Cleft Lip And Palate Health Topics AZ cleft lip and palate. All Topics Pediatric Patient Topics Pediatric Provider Topics. For Pediatric Patients. Cleft http://www.vh.org/navigation/vch/topics/pediatric_patient_cleft_lip_and_palate.h

Health Topics A-Z Cleft Lip and Palate All Topics Pediatric Patient Topics Pediatric Provider Topics For Pediatric Patients Cleft Palate: Frequently Asked Questions Management and Surgical Treatment of the Cleft Lip and Palate: Frequently Asked Questions Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers: Cleft Lip Van der Woude Syndrome (VWS) For Pediatric Providers Anatomy of the Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose All Topics Pediatric Patient Topics Pediatric Provider Topics ... UI Health Care Home http://www.vh.org/navigation/vch/topics/pediatric_patient_cleft_lip_and_palate.html

54. CleftSupport.com Support group for parents of children born with cleft lip and palate. http://www.cleftsupport.com

55. Cleft Lip And Palate She s got a little problem with her mouth. A cleft lip and palate. Do you want to look at her? asked the midwife. Errr well, yes, of course I do. http://www.muddlepuddle.co.uk/Misc/Cleft Lip and palate.htm

A School is a building... education is wherever we are. Home Education Learning Styles Early Years Resources Themes and Subjects ... Site Ethos Search Now: This product reviewed by MP This site is assisted hugely by the owners of Movie Gazette and You can support MP by buying Sonlight materials via this link Frances takes centre stage. 10 days old There hardly seems to be anyone I know who hasn't been through some awful experience with their child and I am fortunate enough now to be able to look at the last three years with the knowledge that it could have been worse and that while things have been hard, many people have it far worse. A Bad Moment It didn't feel much like that though when, after a long labour and an eventual emergency c-section, the operating theatre went totally silent. I was exhausted, I saw the registrars look quickly at one another but I just closed my eyes and dozed. They told me I had a girl and whisked her from the room. I vaguely remember realizing that something wasn't right. A few minutes later they called M (my husband) out of the room and when he returned with the midwife, who carried a small wrapped up bundle, he looked utterly shell-shocked, though that could have been witnessing the previous 15 hours.

56. CLEFT LIP And/or PALATE : Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children Medical text last updated June 2000 by Mr B Sommerlad, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, cleft lip and palate Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. CLAPA. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/c36.html

printer friendly CLEFT LIP and/or PALATE home more about us in your area conditions information ... how you can help search this site Did you find this page helpful? yes no A cleft of lip or palate occurs when there is a partial or total failure of the lip and palate to fuse during the early stages of pregnancy. Clefts may affect the lip (on one or both sides), the palate, or both. Surgery is carried out in the early weeks of life. Infants with clefts of the lip and/or palate should be referred to a recognised multi-disciplinary cleft team. Following the publication of the Clinical Standards Advisory Group report on cleft lip and/or palate in 1998, the number of cleft teams in the UK is being reduced to between 8-10 centres, which will provide comprehensive care from birth to maturity. Teams include surgeons, speech or language therapists, orthodontists, paediatricians and others. Early referral is encouraged. Inheritance patterns Slight genetic predisposition. The risk of recurrence increases with the severity of the cleft, unless the condition is part of another inheritable syndrome. Prenatal diagnosis Clefts of the lip are often found on the 18-20 week ultrasound during pregnancy. Referral should then be made to a cleft team for discussion.

57. Charleston Clefts, Inc. Group of people that have personal experience with cleft lip and palate either as an individual, parent, or practitioner. http://www.charlestonclefts.org

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58. Cleftpals National headquarters for the Australian cleft lip and palate Society. Contains information, pictures, bottles and teats, contacting other parents, and book. http://www.cleftpals.org.au/

The Cleft Lip and Palate Society ABN: 95 089 138 705 Visitors since 3rd May 2000. Welcome These pages are best viewed using 256 colours and 800 by 600 resolution or above. Who we are Cleftpals is a volunteer non-profit organisation. What we do Cleftpals exists to help support people who are involved with cleft lips and/or palates. The Contents page contain a map of the site with links to the relevent pages. Purpose of these pages These pages are provided to help anyone seeking information about the cleft condition. It is more specifically aimed at parents and other immediate family members in which a child with a cleft of the palate and/or lip has either been born or has been detected before birth. What is in these pages You can find information pages, details on some specialist products that Cleftpals can supply, Contact parent details and Links to other Cleft related sites on the internet. Visits: from Cleftpals Contact Parents can help. They have been through a similar experience. They can not give professional medical advise. Visits from contact parents are

59. Cleft Lip And Palate In Children - Keep Kids Healthy Main Diseases and Conditions cleft lip and palate. cleft lip and palate. Cleft deformities involving a cleft lip (opening in the http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/cleft_lip_and_palate.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend cleft lip Main Diseases and Conditions Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft deformities involving a cleft lip (opening in the lip) and/or cleft palate (opening in the roof of the mouth) occur in about 1 in 700 births throughout the world and are the most common craniofacial birth defect. Although it isn't usually know what causes a child to have a cleft deformity, about one third of cases are in children with a positive family history and other children in the family with a cleft deformity. It is also known to be more common for children with cleft deformities to have a mother who smokes. Cleft deformities are also associated with a number of syndromes, including Pierre Robin and Stickler syndromes and many others. Related Topics Speech Delays The most common cleft deformity is a bifid uvula . Although children can have an isolated cleft lip or an isolated cleft palate , in 50% of cases children have both a cleft lip and a cleft palate, which is usually left sided.

60. The Craniofacial Deformity Understanding the stateof-the-art surgical techniques to repair cleft lip and palate. http://www.erlanger.org/craniofacial/book/clefts/Cleft_1.htm

Chapter 1 Clefts of the Lip and Palate Clefts of the Lip and Palate Feeding an Infant Surgery Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair Bilateral Cleft Lip ... Pierre Robin Syndrome CHAPTERS Introduction Clefts of the Lip and Palate Ear Reconstruction Craniosynostosis Orbital Reconstruction Treacher Collins Syndrome ... Summary Each year approximately 227,500 or 7 percent of births in the United States are affected by birth defects of the head and face. The most common of these are clefts of the lip and palate which occur once in every 700 births. Clefts occur in infants of all races with a 2:1 male to female ratio. The incidence of clefts is highest in the Asian population and lowest in African Americans. Of all orofacial clefts, 21 percent present as cleft lip only (unilateral and bilateral), 46 percent present as cleft lip and palate, while the remaining 33 percent have cleft palate alone. What is a cleft? A cleft is a division or separation of parts of the lip or roof of the mouth that is formed during the early months of development of the unborn child. All of the parts of the lip or roof of the mouth are present; they simply failed to fuse in a normal way. Surgical intervention is necessary to align the parts and join them. Often the bones of upper jaw (maxilla) and/or the upper gum are affected. A cleft lip can be incomplete with a variable degree of notching of the lip, or complete, extending through the lip and into the nose.

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