A child with unilateral cleft lip ideal time of repair is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 3-6 months Timing of repair of cleft lip* According to CSDT# Follow the 'Rule of Ten' i.e. Surgery is done* After 10 wks of age* Weight >10 lb (4.5 kg)* Hemoglobin <10 g/dl* According to Schwartz - at 3 to 6 months of age* According to Sabiston - at 3 months of age* According to Bailey - between 3 & 6 months of age
3-6 months
at birth
at 1 year
> 5 years
Cleft Lip & Palate