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Management of cleft lip and palate in the developing world

This book explores the complex issues surrounding the management of cleft lip and palate in the Developing World, and aims to raise the profile of a condition commonly considered to be of only cosmetic importance in countries where infant and child mortality rates are high. It provides information a...

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Group Author: Mars, Michael; Sell, D. A. Debbie A; Habel, Alex
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Cleft lip > Developing countries
Cleft palate > Developing countries
MEDICAL > Surgery > General
Cleft lip
Cleft palate
Cleft Lip > surgery
Cleft Palate > surgery
Child
Cleft Lip > rehabilitation
Cleft Palate > rehabilitation
Developing Countries
Medical Missions, Official
Developing countries
Electronic books
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470988244
Summary: This book explores the complex issues surrounding the management of cleft lip and palate in the Developing World, and aims to raise the profile of a condition commonly considered to be of only cosmetic importance in countries where infant and child mortality rates are high. It provides information and guidelines to three groups: those in the Developing World setting up programmes of cleft lip and palate care, and clinicians from developed countries delivering care in that context, as well as clinicians in the Developing World itself. The book is multidisciplinary, demonstrating the role of e
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xii, 221 p.) : ill.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780470518168 (electronic bk.)
0470518162 (electronic bk.)
9780470988244
047098824X
Index Number: RD524
CLC: R782.2
Contents: Exporting plastic surgical care to developing countries / Evan S. Garfein, Jacqueline Hom and John B. Mulliken -- So you want to help in a less developed country? / Bruce Richard -- Challenges for cleft care in the developing and developed world / Brian Sommerlad -- Cleft lip and palate management in the developing world : primary and secondary surgery and its delivery / James Lehman -- Anaesthesia for cleft lip and palate surgery in the developing world / Sarah Hodges and Isabeau Walker -- Operation Smile / Bill Magee -- Rotoplast International : a study in medical volunteerism / Angelo Cap

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