Description
"To examine the prevalence of speech, language, orofacial myofunctional disorders, hearing and bite problems in children with cleft lip diagnosis.In the case of cleft lip, information on the effects of cleft lip on speech, language and hearing is controversial. Some studies show a higher prevalence of speech, language and hearing impairment. However, other studies do not support the association of speech, language and hearing disorders with cleft lip. . Retrospective chart review of 68 patients with cleft lip (born between 2008 to 2017 and reached the age of 5 years at the time of the study) were analysed. Data was analysed descriptively.. 63 patients were identified with diagnosis Q36.9, 3 patients were identified with diagnosis Q36.0. 36 patients had cleft lip combined with an alveolar cleft. The average age when the cleft lip repair was performed was 5.1 months. Osteoplasty for alveolar cleft closure was performed on 22 patients. Hypernasality and nasal air emission was not observed in any patient. 27% of patients had orofacial myofunctional disorder. Language disorder was documented in 22% of the patients and speech sound disorder unrelated to the cleft lip was documented in 54% patients. Overall, 59% of children with cleft lip had speech and language disorders (32% of children are at risk of language disorders in the overall population). Five patients required orthodontic treatment. Only 7 patients required a hearing test, and all patients had an age-appropriate hearing function.. 59% children with cleft lip had speech and language disorders, which were not related to the cleft lip. In order to draw conclusions about the hearing function, more attention should be paid to testing the hearing function."
| Period | 29 Mar 2023 → 31 Mar 2023 |
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| Event title | RSU International Research Conference 2023: Knowledge for Use in Practice |
| Event type | Conference |
| Organiser | Rīga Stradiņš University |
| Location | Riga, LatviaShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Field of Science
- 3.2 Clinical medicine