With respect to repair of cleft palate, the soft palate is first repaired, ideal time for which is?
Timing of primary cleft lip and palate procedures Cleft lip alone Cleft palate alone Cleft lip and palate Unilateral: one operation at 5-6 months Bilateral: One operation at 4-5 months Soft palate only: One operation at 6 months Soft and hard palate: Two operations Soft palate at 6 months Hard palate at 15-18 months Unilateral: Two operations Cleft lip and soft palate at 5-6 months Hard palate and gum pad with or without lip revision at 15-18 months Bilateral: two operations Cleft lip and soft palate at 4-5 months Hard palate and gum pad with or without lip revision at 15-18 months
12 months
9 months
6 months
3 months
Oral cavity