Cleft lip surgery is earliest done at: (A) 3 months, (B) 6 months, (C) 9 months, (D) 12 months
Answer is A. Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1947 "Rule of 10s" by surgeon Wilhelmmensen and Musgrave Surgery is done in cleft lip in a child when Age >= 10 weeks Weight >= 10 pounds Hemoglobin >= 10 gm Management of cleft lip and cleft palate Surgical techniques are aimed at restoring normal anatomy Cleft lip Repaired between 3 and 6 months of age Cleft palate Repaired between 6 and 18 months