Currently in Vietnam, the rate of babies with cleft palate is about 0.1%; if not treated, it will affect aesthetics, speaking ability, eating and the risk of causing some respiratory diseases. Cleft palate is treated by surgery, however, it is not necessary to perform surgery immediately after birth.

Cleft lip and palate is a congenital malformation that can affect a child's eating and communication. Surgical treatment of cleft lip and palate and post-operative complications may occur, so it is important to pay attention to how to care for the patient after surgery to achieve the best results.