Cleft Palate Treatment & Outcomes - Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kevin Chen explains how a Cleft Palate forms as well as methods for treatment. A Cleft Palate is a congenital birth abnormality in which the roof of the mouth does not connect at the roof during development. Fixing the issue is important in the development of speech. Typically a cleft palate is treated at about 10-12 months of age.Dr. Kevin Chen is a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon practicing at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. More information online at www.cardinalglennon.com

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