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Eagan
3440 O'Leary Lane, Suite #103
Eagan, MN 55123
651-452-6676
Woodbury
Midwest Eye and Ear Institute
2080 Woodwinds Drive,
Suite #220
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-632-9700
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Cleft Lip & Palate
A child born with cleft lip and palate can be an overwhelming experience for parents, siblings and relatives. Cleft lip and palate congenital abnormalities are one of most common birth defects affecting approximately 1 in 750 births in the U.S. Although the diagnosis is frequently made by ultrasound during pregnancy, at times it is not discovered until birth. Typically, a staged approach to management is outlined; initially consisting of pre-surgical orthopedics or Nasoalveolar Molding. Usually this is started within the first weeks of life and helps improve the alignment of the lip, nose and palate. It is generally continued for a period of 12-16 weeks. The first stage in surgical repair is then undertaken and consists of placing ear tubes and repairing the lip. Repair of the palate is usually delayed until 9-12 months of age. It is not unusual for some children to undergo intermediate procedures in an effort to restore a more normal appearance.
Utilizing a multidisciplinary Cleft team approach including the cleft surgeon, speech language pathologists, audiologists, dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons and restorative dentists helps manage some of the complex issues that may arise.
Dr. Tolan and Dr. Campanelli perform cleft lip and palate surgery; and also is part of the Cleft Lip and Palate panel, which is held at St. Paul Children’s Hospital and Clinics on a monthly basis. In addition, he has traveled with the medical mission Operacion Esperanza, an all- volunteer organization dedicated to providing surgical management for children and adults who have cleft lip/ palate congenital malformations. To learn more about cleft surgery contact our Eagan or Woodbury office to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Christopher J. Tolan Cleft Lip & Palate before after images
