Protocol for outpatient management in cleft lip and palate repair.

Authors :: Santos M
García J
Graf S
Giugliano C
Source :: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology [Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol] 2021 Mar; Vol. 142, pp. 110592. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jan 11.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Cleft lip is a common malformation in Chile. The standard care for cleft lip and palate repair is inpatient admission; this is mainly to observe complications and administer intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and analgesics. In our center, however, a strict selection of patients undergo ambulatory surgeries. In this paper, we illustrate our experience managing outpatient cleft lip and palate repair and show that it is possible to carry out a successful ambulatory surgery with few to no complications in children and adults with cleft lip and palate.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)