Early cleft lip repair in an infant with cleft lip–palate and ipsilateral microtia identified through a community outreach program

Cleft lip and palate are common craniofacial anomalies that may affect feeding, speech, and hearing. When associated with external ear malformations such as microtia, careful evaluation for auditory impairment and possible syndromic conditions is required. We report a 3-month-old male infant with a left complete unilateral cleft lip and palate and ipsilateral Weerda grade II microtia who underwent early cleft lip repair through an outreach cleft care program. The patient presented with feeding difficulty but no additional craniofacial or systemic anomalies. Surgical repair using a rotation-advancement technique was performed. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and referral through community networks to enable timely surgical management of craniofacial anomalies in resource-limited settings.