Repair of cleft lip should be undeaken at:: (A) 4 weeks, (B) 6 weeks, (C) 8 weeks, (D) 10 weeks
Answer is D. Timing of Lip Repair: The classic "rule of tens" is still a reasonable guideline for lip repair: 10 weeks of age, a weight of 10 pounds, and hemoglobin of 10 have been considered prerequisites for lip repair. This is paly based on anesthetic safety, which is probably a little better with increased age. The timing of the lip repair must be individualized for the patient.