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Cleft Palate Surgery / Palatoplasty

Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 16, 2015

Last Updated on Nov 16, 2015

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Glossary

Endotracheal tube: Tube inserted into the trachea or windpipe to facilitate breathing.

Mouth gag: An instrument used to keep the mouth open during surgery.

Periosteum: Tissue lining the bone.

Mucous membrane: Tissue lining the inner aspect of various organs like nose, mouth etc. which secretes mucus.

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