Ethical Implications of Cleft Lip and Palate Repair in Patients with Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18

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BACKGROUND: Children born with Trisomy 13 or 18 (T13/18) often have multiple congenital anomalies, many of which drastically shorten their lifespan. Among these defects are cleft lip and palate, the repair of which presents an ethical dilemma to the surgeon given the underlying comorbidities associated with T13/18. The authors present an ethical discussion and institutional experience in navigating this dilemma....

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