Disparities in Appointment Attendance Among Children with Cleft Lip and Palate: A 10-Year Analysis

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2026

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Authors: Caroline C. Kreh, Anika Y. Kim, Meryem Guler, Artur Manasyan, Naya Saker, Marvee Turk, Joseph M. Firriolo, Mark M. Urata, Jeffrey A. Hammoudeh
DOI: 10.1177/10556656261442417
Cited by: 1
References: 18

Abstract

ObjectiveTo identify sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with missed outpatient plastic surgery appointments among children with cleft lip and palate (CLP).DesignRetrospective chart review.SettingSingle urban academic tertiary pediatric hospital.Patients/ParticipantsChildren with CLP who underwent cleft lip repair between 2015 and 2025. Exclusion criteria included

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization Cleft Lip and Palate Research Surgical Simulation and Training

Publication details

Journal / source
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Pages
10556656261442417–10556656261442417
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN