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A cleft palate is a birth defect in which the roof of a child’s mouth did not develop properly while in the womb. The cleft in their palate is a gap in the roof of the mouth that can lead to a multitude of health and psychological issues if not corrected. This condition is most commonly corrected in surgery shortly after the child’s birth. After the cleft palate surgery, the child will more than likely be hospitalized for two or three days. He or she will initially be fed through an IV until able to orally ingest liquids. Someone will have to rinse out the child’s mouth with water after mealtimes to help keep the incision site clean. It is normal for children to have congested sinuses and bleed from the nose a lot after this kind of surgery. During the hospital stay, the child will be given painkillers and antibiotics. Once the hospital stay is over, he or she will be issued a prescription for these medications and will have to continue taking them as ordered. A week after the surgery date, there will be a follow up appointment where the doctor will review the child’s status. The difficulties of the cleft palate surgery are over for the most part at this point. Cleft palates, cleft lips, and hypospadias are all birth defects associated with the anti-seizure drug Topamax. Women who take this drug while pregnant have a greatly increased chance of giving birth to children with one of these defects. If you took Topamax while pregnant and your child was born with one of these congenital disorders, the compassionate Topamax lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher can help you seek compensation for your child’s medical costs and other damages.
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