Complications and Prognosis

COMPLICATIONS AND PROGNOSIS

  • Dehiscence and incomplete healing are the most common complications.
  • Dehiscence of hard palate repair occurs due to excessive tension and motion of the tongue against the repair.
  • In case of repair of the lip, dehiscence occurs if the orbicularis oris muscle has not been apposed; which causes excess tension on the suture line during movement of the lip.
  • Late dehiscence occurs due to growth-induced stress on the repair and can be treated when the patient matures. Prognosis is good; however several operations may be required.
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