Excerpt from Cleft Palate and Hare Lip
IN order to attain to some precise knowledge of the principles which should guide us in the treatment of cleft palate and hare lip we should first study in detail the factors that influence the growth of the naso-pharynx and of the mouth and of the bones that surround these cavities. This is most important, since the success which attends these Operations, so far as concerns perfection of speech, varies directly with the degree of development of the naso-pharynx and with the freedom of the passage of air through it. This will place our treatment on a thoroughly scientific basis.
We will consider in the first instance the factors that determine the form of the bones of the face.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed guide to the principles and techniques employed in the surgical treatment of cleft palate and hare lip. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the factors that influence the development of these conditions, particularly the role of nasal airflow in shaping the palate and surrounding bones. The author highlights how respiratory impairment due to cleft palate can cause numerous health issues and facial deformities. They explain that early surgical intervention is crucial to restore normal breathing, prevent complications, and improve the child's quality of life. The book covers various surgical techniques, including the use of reected and pivotting flaps to close clefts, and provides detailed instructions on how to perform these procedures. The author's insights into the mechanisms underlying cleft palate and hare lip formation offer a deeper understanding of these conditions, emphasizing the importance of timely and effective treatment. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528218047_0
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