Long-Term Speech Outcomes in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Comparative Study of Early and Delayed Hard Palate Closure
Early hard palate closure protocols, particularly OSPP and OP, were associated with better short-term and intermediate speech outcomes compared with DHPCPs. While differences diminished by 22 years, early closure should be prioritised in nonsyndromic UCLP patients to prevent persistent speech errors and minimise the burden of speech-enhancing surgery and speech therapy.
Authors
- Emma C. Paes
- Lieke Hofman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7763-3293)
- Irene M.J. Mathijssen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1675-9922)
- Philip A.J. van der Goes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7850-2842)
- Aebele B. Mink van der Molen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9747-4370)
- Sarah L. Versnel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0507-6106)
- Victor L. van Roey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1647-6599)
- H.G. Poldermans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6334-8244)
- S. J. Haverkamp
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital (NL)
- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000011975
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00