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Cleft Lip and Palate

Overview and multidisciplinary management.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
PaediatricsPlastic SurgeryENTMaxillofacial Surgery

Clinical Guidelines

Cleft lip and palate | Safer Care Victoria
National
Cleft Lip and Palate Guideline (Aug 2024)
National
NHS Standard Contract for Cleft Lip and/or Palate
National
ABM Clinical Protocol #17: Guidelines for Breastfeeding Infants with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate
Local
For Evaluation and Treatment of Individuals with Cleft Lip/Palate and Other Craniofacial Anomalies: Parameters for Evaluation and Treatment
Local
Management of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Statement | FDI
Local
Standards of care | ERN CRANIO website
Local

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