Niza was a 3 month-old baby with an incomplete bilateral cleft (partial double-sided) lip and cleft palate. The first operation was to repair the lip and the front of the palate. The rest of the palate will be repaired by the team in Sulaimania in 3-6 months' time.
What is the role of a Psychologist in cleft care in the UK and is there any reason why the same principles can't be applied in lower and middle income countries? Dr Kate le Maréchal, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Service for the Evelina London Cleft Service delves into the importance of the Psychologist as part of the multidisciplinary care given to cleft patients and their families.
The CLEFT chairman, Brian, visited Sohag on 4th February, for the 12th time since 2010, to hold an operative workshop with the local team in Sohag University Hospital carrying on the links between CLEFT and the cleft lip and palate team in Sohag.
Exciting news! The European Dental Association is teaming up with CLEFT for their 'Miles for Smiles' campaign this year.