First Repair is Best: The Facial Growth Consequences of Revision Cleft Surgeries
Greater number of cleft-related surgeries, particularly in early childhood, correlates directly with maxillary growth restriction. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing surgical timing and minimizing additional interventions when feasible.
Authors
- Linping Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3429-2534)
- Akriti Choudhary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5680-7327)
- Michael Edgar
- Kelsey Green
- Megan M. Perez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8895-9448)
- Isabella Zorra
- Chad A Purnell
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
- University of Chicago (US)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (US)
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012985
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00