China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2016, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (5): 385-397.

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Research and treatment of cleft lip and palate in China: review of 30 years

SHI Bing, LI Cheng-hao, LI Jing-tao, YANG Chao, YI Heng, JIA Zhong-lin, LI Yang, HA Pin   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University. Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Received:2016-04-20 Online:2016-09-20 Published:2016-10-14

Abstract: Team approach for cleft treatment began in China since first introduced in 1990s. Multidisciplinary teams were established in several cleft centers. Based on the experience from developed countries, the Chinese teams are focusing on the development of indigenized and individualized intervention protocol for Chinese cleft patients; meanwhile, genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in normal and abnormal cleft lip/palate development were intensively investigated. Boosted by modern biological technology and evidence-based medicine, Chinese teams are making progressive exploration on innovative treatment technique. After generations of endeavor, we are able to offer world-class care to cleft patients.This review highlighted current team approach and treatment methods involved in clefts with special respect to recent advances derived from 1990s in China.

Key words: Individualized intervention, Team approach, Cleft lip and palate

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