Search Medical Centers

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery in Mexico

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Mexico performing Cleft Palate Repair Surgery.

Hospital Velmar

Welcome to our Private Hospital, where a friendly and courteous team of medical specialists with a wealth of scientific knowledge and ethical standards is committed to taking care of your healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide unmatched medical care by constantly innovating and investing in the tr

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

Hospital San Jose TecSalud

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

Hospital Médica Sur

Prestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

Hospiten Cabo San Lucas

A network of professional medical care providers for domestic and international patients and a premier choice for hospital care in Mexico.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Surgery

upon request

Hospital Angeles Valle Oriente

Hospital CIMA Monterrey is an acute-care hospital that was originally a women's specialty hospital (formerly known as Hospital Santa Engracia) when it opened in 1996. It is located in San Pedro, Garza Garcia, a suburb of Monterrey, in Mexico.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Surgery

upon request

San Javier Marina Hospital

A tertiary, modern, small hospital, which is part of the San Javier group of hospitals. The hospital employs 48 physicians in most medical specialties, and provides many services to accomodate private and foreign patients.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

San Javier Hospital

A 73 bed private, tertiary, full service hospital. San Javier Hospital is affiliated with 3,000 specialized, board certifies physicians, and offers the full range of medical specialties.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

Hospital Country 2000

A small, private and modern general service hospital, offering a wide range of medical services, including plastic surgery, orthopedics, general surgery, oncology, infertility and pediatrics. Facilities include private rooms with a TV and phone line.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

San Angel Hospital

A small, modern, private hospital, located in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, right across the Texas border. 50% of the patients come from the United States, due to the proximity to the Texas border, and to the easy access by car and by air.

Prices

Procedure Prices

Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

upon request

ENT centers in Mexico (Page 1 of 1)

About Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.

Cleft Palate repair surgery (Palatoplasty)
Cleft palate is repaired by a surgical procedure to reconstruct or repair the palate of the patient. Palatoplasty is a common cleft palate repair procedure that is performed to seal the abnormal cavity between the mouth and the nose. It helps the patient in attaining normal speech. Moreover, it aids the patient to breathe and swallow, and helps in the normal development of the mouth structures.

At was age is it recommended to undergo surgery?
Cleft palate is repaired when the child is six to 12 months old.
Repeated and combined surgical procedures are often required when the child grows.

How is Cleft Palate repair surgery performed?

  • The patient is given medications and fluids through an intravenous line.
  • The cleft palate is repaired by attaching tissue on both sides of the cleft.
  • The opening to the nose is sealed and muscles are also attached that aids in lifting the palate.
  • Several layers are added to reconstruct the palate.

How to prepare for Cleft Palate repair surgery?
  • The child undergoes a complete physical examination.
  • The child’s blood is tested and the medical history is recorded.
  • The doctor should be informed about any medication that the child is taking. This includes vitamins and supplements.
  • Certain medication that the child is taking may be stopped some days before the surgery.
  • The doctor should be informed if the child has other illnesses and abnormalities.
  • The pediatrician will monitor the child’s nutrition and weight. The child needs to gain a certain amount of weight for the surgery. If this is not attained by oral feeding, the child may be fed using a nasogastric tube.
  • Approximately three weeks prior to the surgery, the child’s diet should consist of food that is of a thicker consistency.
  • As cleft palate can cause ear problems, the doctor may recommend the use of Tympanostomy tubes during the surgery.

Duration of procedure/surgery : 2 to 3 hours

Days admitted : 2 to 3 days

Anesthesia : General anesthesia

Recovery : - The child’s pulse oximetry is monitored for more than 24 hours. - A liquid diet is given to the child for two to three days. - If a liquid diet cannot be given, the child is given hydration intravenously. - Sometimes pharyngoplasty and other speech therapies are needed to repair speech. - The requirement of additional surgeries is determined only after the child is four to five years old, when the speech development is almost complete.

Risks : - Bleeding - Airway obstruction - Development of a fistula between the mouth and nose - Dehiscence of the palate - Scarring - Tissue loss - Hypernasal speech

After care : - The child’s mouth should be rinsed with water after the child is fed. - A regular nipple should be avoided for three to four weeks. - Solid food should be soft. - A follow-up appointment should be scheduled after a week or 10 days from the date of discharge. - Arm restraints may need to be placed if recommended by the surgeon. - Rough play or activity should be avoided for some period. - The child should not be exposed to other sick children to avoid infection. The doctor should be informed if there is - Bleeding from the mouth - Swelling of face - Pain that is not reduced by medication - Fever that is higher than 101.5 degrees F

Learn more about Cleft Palate Repair Surgery

Browse by country

Copyright © 2008 - 2024 Health-Tourism.com, All Rights Reserved