Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Training to Bridge the Gap in Low-Income Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a significant unmet need for cleft repair in low-income countries. The procedure is challenging due to limited access, small fragile flaps, and the depth at which sutures need to be placed. The aim of this analysis is to review available literature pertaining to cleft lip and palate repair training, with a focus on those applicable to low-income countries.

Methodology

Literature searches of Medline and EMBase were performed to identify studies of cleft lip and/or palate training. Terms including "cleft," "lip," "palate," and "training" were searched. Literature published in English from inception to May 2021 in which the full text was available was considered for inclusion. Studies were included on the basis that they included interventions such as virt

SUBMITTER: Borg TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275852 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature