Impact of Geopolitical Unrest on Surgical Delays and Outcomes in Immigrant Populations With Cleft Lip and Palate
This study highlights the challenges and disparities in CLP care for immigrant children in Turkey due to geopolitical conflict. While surgical complication rates are similar to established data, delays in treatment, especially among those with lower socioeconomic status, are a significant concern. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive, culturally sensitive care and systemic interventions to improve access and outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Nuh Evin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6012-6121)
- Ethem Güneren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5981-7010)
- Kemalettin Yıldız (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8678-1797)
- Şeyda Güray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6993-5088)
- Melih K Sifil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6227-8740)
Institutions
- Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi (TR)
- Marmara University (TR)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2024-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000010674
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.55