The effect of systematic pediatric care on neonatal mortality and hospitalizations of infants born with oral clefts

• Main Authors: Wehby George L (Author), Castilla Eduardo E (Author), Goco Norman (Author), Rittler Monica (Author), Cosentino Viviana (Author), Javois Lorette (Author), Kindem Mark (Author), Chakraborty Hrishikesh (Author), Dutra Graca (Author), López-Camelo Jorge S (Author), Orioli Iêda M (Author), Murray Jeffrey C (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) increase mortality and morbidity risks for affected infants especially in less developed countries. This study aimed at assessing the effects of systematic pediatric care on neonatal mortality and hospi...