Labioschisis or cleft lip is a common congenital facial malformation of the head and neck region. 1-6 This abnormality is caused by the failure of the medial nasal process to fuse with the maxillary process during fetal development in the eighth week of embryology. 6-10
This disorder can be found in 1 in 700 births in the world. 6 Labioschisis can occur unilaterally or bilaterally. 7,11 Labioschisis can be associated with certain malformations or syndromes known as syndromic disorders, if this disorder is not associated with certain malformations or syndromes it is called nonsyndromic disorders. Approximately 70% of cases are nonsyndromic disorders and 30% of cases are syndromic disorders. 6,8
The aim of treating labioschizophrenia is to form perfect lips according to your needs. normal anatomy Where involving various disciplines sciences such as plastic surgery, pediatrics, nutrition and reconstructive facialists as a team. This is because it can cause quite complex problems for child with labioschis as well as person his parents And requires long-term care. 1-
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