Abstract
Relation between the number of cases treated and outcome, particularly in low-incidence anomalies, are difficult to identify and rectify. We show clear advantages in speech outcomes for children born with a cleft lip and palate who are operated on by surgeons who do large numbers of these procedures.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Letter
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cleft Lip / surgery*
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Cleft Palate / surgery*
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Clinical Competence*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / etiology*
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Speech Disorders / etiology*
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Treatment Outcome