J Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofac Assoc.  2007 Oct;8(2):37-40.

Comparative Analysis in Social Development of Children with Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity According to Timing of Correction: School Age and Preschool Age

• Kim SK
• Kim MH
• Kwon YS
• Cha BH
• Lee KC

Abstract

PURPOSE: Correction of cleft lip nasal deformity has been performed from March, 1995 to June, 2006 at Donga-A University. The goal of this study is to evaluate children's psychosocial development and to determine the optimal timing of repair.
METHODS
This is the retrospective study of patients operated at pre-school and school age. The patients could be divided into two groups, corrected at pre-school age(n=30), and school age(n=30). To evaluate the social development, we used 4 parameters, Children individualism-collectivism scale, Pictorial scale perceived competence social acceptance for young children, Matson's children social adaptability scale, Academic performance rating scale.
RESULTS
Operated group at pre-school age had better social adaptation, social acceptance, self-image, self- esteem and academic performance than operated group at school age.
CONCLUSION
It is better that correction of secondary lip nasal deformity at pre-school age than at school age in social development.

Keyword

Cleft lip nasal deformity; Psychosocial analysis; Social adaptability

MeSH Terms

Child*
Cleft Lip*
Congenital Abnormalities*
Humans
Lip
Mental Competency
Retrospective Studies
Social Change*
Social Distance