This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
False statement about cleft palate repair is: March 2011 
Select and explain. 
A. Hemoglobin should be 10 gram%, B. Weight should be 10 pounds, C. Repaired immediately after bih, D. 2 stage procedure if associated with cleft lip
C: Repaired immediately after bih
Answer: C: Repaired immediately after bih 
Explanation: Ans. C: Repaired immediately after bih Timing of primary cleft palate procedures: Soft palate alone: One operation at 6 months Soft and hard palate: 2 operations; Soft palate at 6 months and hard palate at 15-18 months