Abstract
Oral clefts represent one of the most common birth defects in the world, with global incidence of about 1:700 and multifactorial etiology. No reliable epidemiological data is present on oral clefts in the Middle East but variable obstacles to proper care are well documented and studied. With the epidemic of conflict in the region, new obstacles and an increase in risk factors associated with oral clefts are challenging care providers. New models must be put in place to spread the awareness and care needed for cleft care to prevent long-term disability in children with oral clefts. This chapter sheds light on some of the challenges facing cleft and craniofacial care in the Middle East.
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Abu-Sittah, G.S., Chalhoub, R.S. (2020). Cleft and Craniofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In: Laher, I. (eds) Handbook of Healthcare in the Arab World. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74365-3_119-1
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