Povisa Hospital

Rua de Salamanca, Vigo, Spain
Total review: 130
Est. 1973

Cleft Lip or Palate Repair

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Povisa Hospital

Rua de Salamanca, Vigo, Spain
Total review: 130

Established

1973

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Cleft Lip or Palate Repair at Povisa Hospital

What procedures are available at Povisa Hospital?

Povisa Hospital, can be found in Rua de Salamanca, Vigo, Spain and offers its patients Cleft Lip or Palate Repair procedures as well as 209 other procedures, across 31 different procedure categories
. At present, there is no pricing information for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair procedures at Povisa Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request.

How many medical staff are there at Povisa Hospital and what accreditations do they have?

Many medical professionals work at the Hospital, with 10 in total, and Povisa Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.

Facility Services Available at Povisa Hospital

Family accommodation
Local transportation booking
Mobility accessible rooms
Pharmacy
Phone in the room
Private rooms for patients available
Rehabilitation
Special dietary requests accepted
TV in the room

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What you need to know about Cleft Lip or Palate Repair in Vigo

A cleft is a split or gap in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate), or both. A cleft lip may just occur on one side of the lip or both sides. It is one of the most common birth defects that affect children worldwide. It occurs when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby do not close completely or join together correctly.

Cleft lip repair and cleft palate repair are the surgical procedures that can be used to correct this abnormal development. The procedures are intended to close the cleft defect, creating a more normal appearance, as well as to improve the child’s ability to speak, eat, breathe, and hear.

What's the Recovery Time for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Procedures in Vigo?

The time it takes to recover from Cleft Lip or Palate Repair procedures in Vigo can vary from person to person, largely due to individual patient attributes and the nature of the operation conducted. Typically, recovery from a cleft lip repair tends to span around 1 to 2 weeks, whereas healing from a cleft palate repair—a more complex operation—usually extends between 2 to 3 weeks. Besides, while recovering physically from the surgery is an important part of the process, the emotional and psychological adaptation may take differing durations for each individual.

In the initial days after the operation, patients may encounter some pain and uneasiness. However, prescribed painkillers, under appropriate medical guidance, can usually control this. Regular follow-up assessments help monitor the healing process to verify it's proceeding as planned. It is essential for patients and their caregivers to adhere to all healthcare professional instructions, like maintaining proper oral cleanliness, adhering to any suggested dietary limitations, and steering clear of demanding activities throughout the recovery period.

What's the Success Rate of Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Procedures in Vigo?

When performed by skilled surgeons in reputable hospitals, Cleft Lip or Palate Repair treatments in Vigo have a 90-100% success rate. This success rate depends on two factors:

  • Successful physical repair and aesthetic enhancement of the cleft
  • Better functionality, particularly speech and swallowing for cleft palate repairs.

The success rate has increased dramatically due to surgical technique advances, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Even though cleft lip and palate repair techniques have high success rates,'success' goes beyond surgery. It includes post-operative recuperation, speech function, respiratory comfort, and dental and facial aesthetics. Speech therapists, orthodontists, psychiatrists, and the surgical team work together to make these operations successful. Pre-procedure communication with your surgical team on expected outcomes and potential issues helps guarantee clarity and realistic expectations, contributing to'success'.

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Doctors at Povisa Hospital

  • Dr. Maria Del Carmen De la Puente

    Dr. Maria Del Carmen De la Puente

    • Diagnostic Imaging

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  • Dr. Ernesto Toscano Novella

    Dr. Ernesto Toscano Novella

    • General Surgery

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  • Dr. Segundo De Andres Vidal

    Dr. Segundo De Andres Vidal

    • Gynecology

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  • Dr. Jose Ramon Lorenzo Gonzalez

    Dr. Jose Ramon Lorenzo Gonzalez

    • Neurology

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  • Dr. Luis Ignacio Zugazabeitia Olabarria

    Dr. Luis Ignacio Zugazabeitia Olabarria

    • Oncology

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  • Dr. Ramon Vazquez Nunez

    Dr. Ramon Vazquez Nunez

    • Ophthalmology

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  • Dr. Ramon Vicente Aguayo

    Dr. Ramon Vicente Aguayo

    • Pediatrics

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  • Dr. Jesus Juan Ibanez Ruan

    Dr. Jesus Juan Ibanez Ruan

    • Rheumatology

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  • Dr. Antonio Pintado Garcia

    Dr. Antonio Pintado Garcia

    • Traumatology

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  • Dr. Luis A. Farina Perez

    Dr. Luis A. Farina Perez

    • Urology

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