DynaCleft® Effects on Soft Tissues and on Quality of Life for Incomplete Unilateral Cleft Lip Infants

DynaCleft® Effects on Soft Tissues and on Quality of Life for Incomplete Unilateral Cleft Lip Infants

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the DynaCleft® system on soft tissues of infants with unilateral incomplete cleft lip and to assess influences on quality of life for infants who underwent DynaCleft® and that of their families.

Inclusion Criteria:

Retrospective Group:

• Unilateral cleft lip with or without cleft palate

• Patients of a single surgeon (Matthew Greives, MD)

• Patients with complete photographs:

  • After birth, first visit
  • At cleft lip repair (3-4 months)
  • Post-operative cleft repair (about 1 year of age)

Prospective Group:

• Patients with incomplete unilateral cleft lip with or without cleft palate
• Patients of any surgeon

Exclusion Criteria:

Retrospective Group:

• Bilateral cleft lip or complete unilateral cleft lip
• Patients operated on by other primary surgeons
• Patients with incomplete photo records will be evaluated to determine if the patient should be excluded

Prospective Group:

• Patients with bilateral cleft lip or complete unilateral cleft lip
• Patients whose parents refuse to consent to inclusion
• Patients with tape allergies to the adhesive of the DynaCleft®
• Patients with syndromic craniofacial conditions or Tessier type facial clefts