Description of the methodology used in an ongoing pediatric care interventional study of children born with cleft lip and palate in South America [NCT00097149]

• Main Authors: Mariona Alejandra (Author), Litavecz Stephen (Author), Bobashev Georgiy (Author), McCarthy Ann (Author), Javois Lorette (Author), Cosentino Viviana (Author), Goco Norman (Author), Rittler Monica (Author), Castilla Eduardo E (Author), Wehby George L (Author), Dutra Graca (Author), López-Camelo Jorge S (Author), Orioli Iêda M (Author), Murray Jeffrey C (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The contribution of birth defects, including cleft lip and palate, to neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity is substantial. As other mortality and morbidity causes including infections, hygiene, prematurity, and nutrition are e...