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00172 Anesthesia intraoral procedures repair clft pal

Anesthesia

Also known as: cleft palate repair anesthesia, palatoplasty anesthesia

Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving repair of cleft palate. Covers general anesthesia for surgical correction of cleft palate deformity, including palatoplasty and pharyngeal flap procedures.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for primary or secondary cleft palate repair, typically performed around 9-12 months of age. Requires specialized pediatric airway management with consideration for shared airway, potential difficult intubation, and postoperative airway concerns.

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Specialties

anesthesiologypediatric anesthesiology

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