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Repairing Cleft Palate | Keeping Kids Healthy

Did you know that an enormous number of kids are born with a "cleft" lift or palate? Chances are you've seen someone who has it -- a vertical scar on the mouth is often a sign. But what exactly is it? What causes it? And what can be done about it? A child born with a cleft palate or lip can face huge emotional and medical issues, but with the proper team approach this common birth defect can be repaired, and the child can have a normal childhood. Meet a cheery, vibrant little girl who has undergone more medical procedures in eight years than most people endure in a lifetime; visit with the world-renowned doctor who oversees her care, and discover how to help a child with cleft palate achieve a normal life. Guests: Briana Frieri, Age 8 Karen Frieri, Briana's Mom David A. Staffenberg, MD - Surgical Director of the Center for Craniofacial Disorders, and Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore, New York City; Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Assistant. Professor of Pediatrics, at Einstein College of Medicine Tips: Cleft lip and/or palate require an interdisciplinary approach that coordinates the efforts of many types of doctors and specialists. It's very helpful for the parent to take charge of coordinating that team, and to help make certain that all members of the team are able to communicate with one another effectively for best results.