Cleft palatoplasty is typically performed around 10 to 12 months of age in the US, and delays can negatively affect speech development. Early during COVID-19, elective surgeries were canceled. The aims of this study were to (1) identify overall risk factors for greater age at palatoplasty and (2) analyze delays in palatoplasty during COVID-19.
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