Cleft palate: Part II – The concept and techniques

Cleft palate is the most common craniofacial anomaly with multiple surgical options in the armamentarium of a surgeon. Following the principles and right surgical techniques can yield excellent functional results. The various techniques have gradually developed over time and each has their own peculiarities along with specific advantages and disadvantages. Here, in this article, we will be discussing a few palatoplasty techniques which have stood the test of time and are commonly performed.