Fissuras labiopalatinas e a importância do cuidado interprofissional: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to carry out a literature analysis regarding studies on openings in the lip and/or cleft palate, addressing both the origins and treatment methods for such conditions. Cleft lip and palate can be understood as deformations resulting from developmental restrictions, where a disturbance in the migration speed of cells from the neural crest, responsible for coordinating the process of joining facial structures, results in a separation in the region of the lip and/or sky. from the mouth. Such separation occurs due to a lack of fusion involving the development of the frontal and median parts of the face, including the maxillary processes, which derive from the first pharyngeal structure. Correction of the gap in the lip requires an initial surgical intervention that is usually performed at approximately three months of age. The surgical procedures used to repair cleft palate are diverse and intricate. Such approaches not only vary between surgical professionals, but are also individually adapted according to the unique characteristics of each cleft and the patient's general condition, factors that together determine the most appropriate approach. Cleft palate, whether or not they are connected to openings in the lip, have the capacity to impact a child's life, causing changes in terms of both functionality and appearance, in addition to potentially triggering psychological problems. It is crucial to provide care before and after surgery for the baby, with surgical intervention being a fundamental element in improving the individual's quality of life. Furthermore, comprehensive monitoring by professionals from different areas is essential for a holistic approach.