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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ideal time for surgery in case of unilateral cleft lip?
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The correct answer is  Ans. b (3 to 6 months) (Ref. Bailey and Love 26th/pg.637).Timing of primary cleft lip and palate procedures.Cleft lip aloneUnilateral (one side)Bilateral (both sides)One operation at 5-6 monthsOne operation at 4-5 months Cleft palate aloneSoft palate onlySoft and hard palateOne operation at 6 months two operationsSoft palate at 6 monthsHard palate at 15-18 monthsCleft lip and palateUnilateralTwo operationsCleft lip and soft palate at 5-6 monthsHard palate and gum pad with or without lip revisionat 15-18 monthsBilateralTwo operationsCleft lip and soft palate at 4-5 monthsHard palate and gum pad with or without lip revisionat 15-18 months