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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
ISSN: 0971-9261 EISSN: 0971-9261
Vol. 14, No. 2, 2009, pp. 55-58
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Bioline Code: ip09017
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2009, pp. 55-58
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Psychological issues in cleft lip and cleft palate
Sousa, Avinash De.; Devare, Shibani & Ghanshani, Jyoti
Abstract
Vocational and social issues affect rehabilitation and development of patients with cleft lip and cleft palate. However, psychological problems like lowered self esteem and difficulties in social interaction have also been noted in them. Not many pediatric reconstructive surgery teams have a psychiatrist on their panel. It is likely that psychological problems are higher in incidence than literature actually suggests. Hence it is very essential that such cases are identified by the surgical team to maximize positive outcome of surgery and rehabilitation. This study discusses psychological issues revolving around cleft lip and cleft palate along with lacunae in many psychological research studies.
Keywords
Cleft lip, cleft palate, psychological issues
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